HALTWHISTLE TOURIST INFORMATION
Haltwhistle Partnership
The Haltwhistle Partnership brings together everyone with an interest in the wellbeing of the Haltwhistle area and its communities. We work in an integrated way with the public, private and voluntary sectors and local communities to meet the needs of local people. We own several buildings rented by small businesses and retail outlets as well as residential flats, and operate two community shops on Westgate - a second hand bookshop and a general shop selling donated clothing, toys, bric a brac, children's toys, games, haberdashery, pictures, household goods, jewellery and electrical items. It is an Aladdin’s cave waiting to be explored.
Haltwhistle Tourist Information Centre is located in the heart of Hadrian's Wall Country, and is ideally placed for information on the local heritage sites as well as the rest of Northumberland. The Centre offers details on attractions, transport, accommodation and also sells local gifts and souvenirs.
Address: Mechanics Institute, Westgate, Haltwhistle, NE49 0AX. Tel: 01434 321863
Haltwhistle Town Council
Provides a number of services in the town, including grounds maintenance - this covers grass cutting, weed control, hanging baskets, some flowerbeds, public seating, bus stops and the care of children's play areas.
The town Council plays a vital role in representing local issues and helping to improve the quality of life for its parishioners. It is also a statutory consultee for planning applications and is able to give grants to organisations for all sorts of purposes and provide other amenities within its legal power.
More details about the town council's remit are available on their website:
Haltwhistle Chamber of Trade
President:
Catherine Davidson, Armstrong Fashion, Main Street, Haltwhistle NE49 9AE Tel: 01434 322223
Chairperson:
Ian Dommett, Tel: 07792 270262
Secretary:
Julia Whyte, Tel: 07808 969608
Treasurer:
Julie Sullivan, The Forge, Sook Hill, Haltwhistle NE49 9PS Tel: 07889 678092
Web/Social Media:
Ken Williamson, Tel: 07527 032641
GETTING HERE
Arriving on foot?
Haltwhistle lies just South of where the Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way National Trails bisect. Leave the Trail at Cawfields and head South, following the stunning Haltwhistle Burn footpath which will lead you all the way into town in around 40 minutes.
By Sea
The nearest port is the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal at Royal Quays. DFDS Seaways run a shuttle bus service from the Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal to Newcastle Central Station, where you can connect with train and bus services to Haltwhistle. These busses are scheduled to coincide with DFDS ship arrival and departure times, so transfer times just take around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic levels.
Below, you will find information about the various ways to Haltwhistle by car, train, plane and bus
By Rail
Take any train to Newcastle Central Station or Carlisle Station.
See the Trainline for more information and online ticket bookings.
Connecting train services from either station are run by Northern Rail. See the Northern Rail for more information and online ticket bookings.
By Bus
Catch the Mega Bus or National Express coach to Newcastle and then connect with regular local services from Newcastle, passing through many towns and villages on the way to Haltwhistle.
Use the fantastic AD122 bus service along Hadrian's wall. Click here for details.
By Car
From the South: travel North on the A1 and enjoy a scenic drive into Northumberland, passing the famous Angel of the North at Gateshead, before taking the A69 West to Haltwhistle.
From the North: heading southbound into Northumberland from Scotland, the A1 crosses the magnificent River Tweed.
Click here for Charging Points en route, in Haltwhistle and surrounding areas.
By Air
The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport. As well as domestic flights, Newcastle welcomes flights from across the globe including direct flights from Australia and New Zealand and the USA. The journey time from the airport to Haltwhistle is 45 minutes
You can also connect to Newcastle by Metro, then change trains for Haltwhistle.