English Heritage sites near Stannington Parish
BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS
7 miles from Stannington 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.
DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
9 miles from Stannington Parish
The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.
HEDDON ON THE WALL HADRIAN'S WALL
9 miles from Stannington Parish
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) thick in places.
BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING
9 miles from Stannington Parish
A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.
BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
9 miles from Stannington Parish
The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.
PRUDHOE CASTLE
12 miles from Stannington Parish
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
Churches in Stannington Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Church Road
Stannington
Morpeth
(01670) 712213
A church that sits at the centre of its community and welcomes all. The medieval building was rebuilt in 1871 and re-ordered in 2005, to provide space for worship, gatherings for many purposes and a still place for personal prayer. It is the home of a worshipping family that has an enthusiasm for gospel living. Please contact the Churchwarden, John Richardson, using this site, in the first instance for all enquiries including Baptisms and Funerals.
If you would like to book St Marys church or the community room for your event, please contact Mrs Pat Nicolson [email protected]
Regular events and information can be found on our facebook page; www.facebook.com/stmarysstannington
Pubs in Stannington Parish
Ridley Arms
Stannington, Stannington, NE61 6EL
(01670) 789216
sjf.co.uk/our-pubs/the-ridley-arms/