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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Killingworth

  

Killingworth Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Killingworth

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Killingworth history

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Medieval

Documentary evidence for Killingworth starts in 1242 when it is recorded as part of the land held by Roger de Merlay III. There were nine recorded taxpayers in 1296, falling to eight by 1312. In a survey of the township dated 1373 listed sixteen tenements.

Division

Newcastle races were held on the moor from the early 17th century. Racing eventually transferred to Newcastle Town Moor. Killingworth and Longbenton were the owners of land in Killingworth.

19th century

The 1841 Census recorded a population of 112 spread through 14 dwellings. The village consisted of two rows of cottages on both sides of the road. By the mid-nineteenth century a terrace had appeared, possibly connected with the mines in Killingworth.

New town

Construction of Killingworth, a new town, began in 1963. Intended for 20,000 people, it was a former mining community, formed on 760 acres (310 ha) of derelict colliery land near Killingworth Village. The new town centre consisted of pre-cast concrete houses with millions of small crustacean shells embedded into their external walls.

Killingworth culture & places

Killingworth was used as a filming location for the 1973 BBC sitcom Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? One of the houses on Agincourt on the Highfields estate featured as the home of Bob and Thelma Ferris. The Doctor Who episode titled “The Mark of the Rani” depicted Killingworth in the 19th century.

You can visit Killingworth places with Walkfo Killingworth to hear history at Killingworth’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Killingworth has 34 places to visit in our interactive Killingworth 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 Killingworth, 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 Killingworth places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Killingworth & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 34 audio facts unique to Killingworth places in an interactive Killingworth map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Killingworth Places Map
34 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Killingworth tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Killingworth

  

Best Killingworth places to visit

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

Newcastle Racecourse Newcastle Racecourse is a horse racing course located at Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, owned by Arena Racing Company. It stages both flat and National Hunt racing, with its biggest meeting being the Northumberland Plate held annually in June.

Gosforth Park Gosforth Park is a park north of Gosforth in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. It houses Newcastle Racecourse, Virgin Money Unity Arena, a Britannia hotel, two golf courses, a garden centre and a football centre. It is also home to Gosforth Nature Reserve, a private SSSI managed by the Natural History Society of Northumbria.

Gosforth House Gosforth House now known as Brandling House is a Grade II listed building built as a mansion house. It is now serving as a hospitality and conference centre at Gosforth Park Racecourse.

Gosforth Nature Reserve Gosforth Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven in Tyne and Wear. It includes extensive woodland and wetland habitats. Access to the reserve is restricted to NHSN members and those in possession of a valid day pass. Dog walking and other recreational activities are not permitted on site.

Benton Park View Benton Park View is a multi-agency site of the UK Government. It is one of the largest secure civilian government complexes in Europe. Principal tenants are HMRC and Department for Work and Pensions. The site is well served by public transport.

Cobalt Park Cobalt Park is a business park located in North Tyneside, England. It is one of the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom. Cobalt is located on the North Sea coast.

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