This pretty village nestles below the dam of Kielder Water on a loop of the River North Tyne. It is a great base from which to take in Northumberland National Park and the Scottish borders beyond.
It has community gardens and a picnic area, children’s play area behind the village hall, toilets, car parking, tearooms, a Post Office, a pub, accommodation and a riverside trail.
When in Falstone why not pop into the Old Tea Room? It’s a great base from which to explore the Park, Kielder Water and Scottish borders.
Open daily from 9am – 3pm, the Tea Room sells a range of food and refreshments, locally-made gifts and has toilets (including disabled) and a car park.
Created by Sunderland-based artist Colin Wilbourn in collaboration with Falstone Village. The artist worked with members of the community to develop the idea for the sculpture and ran workshops enabling villagers to produce drawings that became the images on the intricate ‘throws’ that hang over the backs and armrests of the seats.
This architectural installation is located near the village of Falstone and deep within the very heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. What appears to be a sheep pen is actually a place to sit and gaze at the starry skies above.
By Car
From the south/east/west (A69)
Near Hexham leave the A69 and take the A6079 north. Turn left onto B6318 to Chollerford and at the roundabout take B6320 signposted for Bellingham. From Bellingham turn left and follow the tourism signs for Kielder Water and Forest. Just before Kielder reservoir turn right into Falstone.
From the north (A68)
Follow the A68 south from Jedburgh then take the B6320 to Bellingham. From Bellingham follow the tourism signs for Kielder Water and Forest. Just before Kielder reservoir turn right into Falstone.
