Visit Hadston Places

Welcome to Visit Hadston Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Hadston

  

Hadston Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hadston

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Hadston history

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Hadston is a township in the chapelry of Chevington, in the parish of Warkworth. The name of the township is mentioned in historical documents, which date back to the 12th century. In the mid 16th century Hadston township was acquired by Robert Brandling of North Gosforth. It remained in the Brandling family until the mid 17th century when it was sold to Sir William Carnaby of Thernham.

Hadston landmarks

The site of the old opencast mine workings have been reclaimed and landscaped as a country park. In 2018, Hadston unveiled its memorial bench to celebrate 100 years since the signing of Armistice.

You can visit Hadston places with Walkfo Hadston to hear history at Hadston’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Hadston has 15 places to visit in our interactive Hadston map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Hadston, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Hadston places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Hadston & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 15 audio facts unique to Hadston places in an interactive Hadston map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Hadston Places Map
15 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Hadston historic spots	Hadston tourist destinations	Hadston plaques	Hadston geographic features
Walkfo Hadston tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Hadston

  

Best Hadston places to visit

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Hadston has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Hadston’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Hadston’s information audio spots:

HM Prison Acklington HMP Acklington was the most northerly adult prison in England. It was built on the site of the former RAF Acklington airfield. In 2011 it was merged into the newly named HM Prison Northumberland.

HM Prison Northumberland HM Prison Northumberland is a Category C men’s prison. It is located in Morpeth near the village of Acklington, Northumberlands. It has been operated by private prison firm Sodexo Justice Services since 2013.

HM Prison Castington HM Prison Castington was a male juvenile’s prison and Young Offenders Institution. It was built on the site of the former RAF Acklington airfield. In 2011 the facility was merged into the newly named HM Prison Northumberland.

Broomhill, Northumberland Broomhill lies to the south-west of Amble, a short distance inland from the North Sea. It lies on the border of two districts: Morpeth (the county town of Northumberland) and Alnwick.

Chibburn Preceptory Chibburn Preceptory was first recorded in 1313. It was abolished in 1540 when all its lands were passed to the Crown and later the Widdrington family. The preceptory was razed by French invaders in 1691.

Togston Togston is a settlement and civil parish about 10 miles from Morpeth in Northumberland. In 2011 the parish had a population of 315. The parish touches Acklington, Amble By the Sea, East Chevington and Hauxley.

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