Allendale, Northumberland
Allendale | |
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Shield Street, Allendale Town | |
Location within Northumberland | |
Population | 2,021 (2011) |
OS grid reference | NY8355 |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HEXHAM |
Postcode district | NE47 |
Dialling code | 01434 |
Police | Northumbria |
Fire | Northumberland |
Ambulance | North East |
UK Parliament | |
Allendale, often marked on maps as Allendale Town, is a village and
At the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 2,120,[2] decreasing to 2,021 at the 2011 Census.[3] Allendale is within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty[4] (AONB); the second largest of the 40 AONB's in England and Wales. The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture (notably sheep farming) and tourism, although of late it has become a popular commuter town for Newcastle upon Tyne.
Allendale is located around 11 miles (18 km) by road from the town of Hexham, and around 34 miles (55 km) from both Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne.
History
Allendale refers to the "dale" or valley of the
Local mining for lead has occurred since Roman times, with the first smelting mill being constructed in the 1600s. The significant growth of Allendale Town and the surrounding villages was fuelled by that of the local lead-mining and smelting industries in the 19th century. The remains of two flues from the former smelting mill (between Allendale and Catton) run to chimneys up on the fells high above the village. The smelting mill is now home to the Allendale Brewery[5] and the Allenmills Regeneration Project.[6] In 1874 Allendale Co-operative Society was established.
In 1869, the Hexham and Allendale Railway was opened to provide improved transport, but its opening coincided with a rapid decline in the industry due to cheap imports of lead. The last mines in the area closed in 1894 (although an attempt was made to re-open the mine at Allenheads in the 1970s).
With the closure of the lead mines, the population rapidly declined and Allendale became a popular tourist destination for
Popularly held to be the town or dale that is referenced in Charles Jefferys' and Sidney Nelson's 1835 ballad The Rose of Allandale
New Year fire festival
The town's New Year celebrations involve lighted tar barrels that are carried on the heads of revellers called
Governance
Allendale is in the
Prior to
For
Allendale has its own
Economy
The village hosts a health centre, village shop,
Owing to its location, Allendale is a popular country holiday destination. There are a number of holiday cottages[14] in and around the village as well as a caravan park.[7]
The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi is housed in a cellar in the village.[15]
Public services
Allendale hosts a scout group[16] and there is an active village hall[17] that hosts regular events. Allendale Library[18] is located at Dawson Place in the village square.
There is also a fire station in the town.
The local community is served both by the
Transport
Air
The nearest airports are Carlisle Lake District Airport and Newcastle International Airport, which are located around 29 and 32 miles (47 and 51 km) from the village by road respectively.
Bus
The village is served by Go North East's 688 bus service, which links Allenheads, Sinderhope and Allendale with Catton, Langley and Hexham.[20]
Rail
The nearest railway stations are located at Hexham and Haydon Bridge, both of which are on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle. From Hexham, three trains per hour run to Newcastle, with two trains per hour to Carlisle. A less regular service is provided at Haydon Bridge, with 19 trains per day to Newcastle and 17 trains per day to Carlisle.[21]
Road
Allendale is located around 11 miles (18 km) by road from the town of Hexham, and 34 miles (55 km) from both Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne.
Sports
Allen Valley Angling and Conservation[22] provides permits to fish the River East Allen and supports conservation efforts to improve fish stock and riverside access. The river is home to wild brown trout and visiting spawning sea trout and salmon.
Allendale Sports Club[23] operates senior and junior football clubs and other associated sports groups, including a local league netball team. It also has 4 full size tennis courts. The Allen Valley Striders[24] running club welcomes runners of all abilities, including novices, and is also based at the Allendale Sports Club.
Allendale Golf Club[25] was founded in 1906.
Allendale Cricket Club[26] fields two weekly teams and is affiliated with both the Northumberland Cricket Board and the West Tyne Senior Cricket League.
Each Spring, the Allendale Challenge
There is a Bowling Green adjacent to the Village Hall..
Awards
The village was the all-England winner of the Calor Village of The Year competition (2007).[28] The Calor Village of the Year competition is organised annually by Community Action Northumberland with sponsorship provided by LPG supplier Calor.[29]
Notable people
- Philip Larkin (poet)
References
- ^ 10 of Britain’s most eccentric villages
- ^ "Area selected: Tynedale (Non-Metropolitan District) Parish Headcounts". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ "Home". Northpennines.org.uk. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ "Allendale Brewery – Home". allendaleale.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012.
- ^ "The Mill – Allen Mill".
- ^ a b "Home". allendale-holidays.co.uk.
- ^ a b Williams, Francesca (31 December 2012). "Burning barrels for the Tar Barl Festival". BBC News. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Newell, The Allendale Fire Festival
- ^ "Hexham Labour members pick election candidate". Hexham Courant. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Northumberland County Council – Northumberland – UK". northumberland.gov.uk.
- ^ "Allendale Parish Council".
- ^ "Home – Allendale Co‑operative Society Ltd". allendalecoop.co.uk.
- ^ "Accommodation". Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ Brown, Mark (6 January 2022). "The Doctor Who treasure trove in a Northumberland village cellar". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "scouthome". ukgo.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2009.
- ^ "Allendale Village Hall". Allendale Village Hall. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ "Northumberland County Council – Northumberland – UK". northumberland.gov.uk.
- ^ "Home". allendalechurch.co.uk.
- ^ "688 - Allenheads - Allendale - Low Gate - Priestpopple - Hexham". Go North East. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "Train times: Sunderland and Newcastle to Hexham and Carlisle" (PDF). Northern Trains. 14 September 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Allen Valley Angling & Conservation – Information and news about fly fishing and conservation efforts on the River East Allen, Northumberland, North East England". allenvalleyanglers.co.uk.
- ^ "Allendale Sports Club". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "Welcome to our website". allenvalleystriders.co.uk.
- ^ "Allendale Golf Club".
- ^ "Allendale CC - Play-Cricket - About Us". Archived from the original on 11 June 2004. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ^ "North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team". northoftynesearchandrescue.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Overall Winner Revealed!". Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
- ^ "Stocksfield fights for national title". Hexham Courant. No. 13 March 2009. p. 7.
External links
- Local history
- GENUKI (Accessed: 14 November 2008)
- Northumberland Communities (Accessed: 14 November 2008)
- North Pennines AONB and European Geopark