Falstone
History/IntroductionFalstone village, lying within the North Tyne valley, stands in the
shadow of the massive dam, which holds back Kielder Water. The
development of the dam however is quite a recent event in the history
of the village and the region in general. The area around Falstone has
a long history with Falstone parish being created in 1811.
Today Falstone serves as a reminder of the North Tyne valley before
the coming of dam and forest, and indeed provides a home for many who
were forced to move when the valley was flooded.
Things to see and do
Falstone today retains its lovely aspect in a beautiful part of
Northumberland. It has its own riverside trail, pub, toilets, car
parking and Post Office.
The former Victorian school rooms in
Falstone house the village's Tea Rooms, which re-opened after an award
winning refurbishment programme in October 2004.
Also of
particular interest are the elaborate Victorian drinking fountain and
the early 18th Century sculptured gravestones in the churchyard,
including that of a girl holding hands with a skeleton.
The Riverside Trail is already home to 'Falstone Stell'
a sculpture by Colin Wilbourn. Created as part of Kielder Partnerships
acclaimed Art and Architecture programme Colin Wilbourn was
commissioned to create a sculpture for the village, which was completed
in 2006.
The Riverside Trail will be home to the TYNE SALMON TRAIL sculptures from the 1st February until late April, during which time a series of different cubes will be visiting.
How to get there
The village is situated on the banks of the North Tyne river, nine miles northwest of Bellingham and 26 miles northwest of Hexham.
During the summer, the 714 bus services runs between Newcastle and Kielder.
