English Heritage sites near Elsdon Parish
BLACK MIDDENS BASTLE HOUSE
10 miles from Elsdon Parish
A fortified farmhouse with thick stone walls, of a type distinctive to the troubled 16th-century Anglo-Scottish borders. The living quarters were only accessible at first floor level.
BRINKBURN PRIORY
13 miles from Elsdon Parish
The beautiful 12th-century church of the Augustinian priory of Brinkburn survives completely roofed and restored, while parts of the monastic buildings are incorporated into the adjacent manor house.
BLACK CARTS TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
13 miles from Elsdon Parish
A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret. Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.
BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS
13 miles from Elsdon Parish
With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.
CHESTERS ROMAN FORT AND MUSEUM - HADRIAN'S WALL
13 miles from Elsdon Parish
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
CARRAWBURGH ROMAN FORT AND TEMPLE OF MITHRAS - HADRIAN'S WALL
13 miles from Elsdon Parish
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.
Churches in Elsdon Parish
Elsdon: St Cuthbert
Centre of Elsdon village
Elsdon
Northumberland
01434 220019
https://sites.google.com/view/ntyneredesdalechurches/
As the unique village in the Northumberland National Park, St. Cuthbert's is usually open 9am - 5pm most days for visitors to drop in and appreciate this special church.
Built about 1400, in the shape of a cross, the church is dedicated to St Cuthbert whose body is said to have rested here a short time in 875, during the wanderings of the Monks of Lindisfarne. This church replaced a small Norman building. It is thought that the Vicar's Pele, a fortified parsonage, also dates from about 1400 when plundering by the Scots was particularly bad. (Note: On the pillars nearest the entrance are many deep grooves made by the fighting men sharpening their weapons.) Please use the reference guides stored on the table at the back of the church to explore the building and its heritage.
All are welcome to our communion service at 6pm on the first Sunday of every month. Other Sundays have services in the neighbouring villages of Otterburn, Corsenside and Bellingham.
Pubs in Elsdon Parish
Bird in Bush
The Bird in Bush re-opened some two years ago and is situated in the NW corner of the village green, in the quiet Northumberland village of Elsdon.