Corbridge

Corbridge is a small town in the south of the region, near Hadrian's Wall. Corbridge has a lovely rural feel with quaint streets and old style shop frontages with fascinating displays that make you want to explore further. There is a huge bridge crossing the river Tyne, which is very wide and flows rather majestically. You can stroll along the riverbanks.

The old Saxon church is at the heart of the town and next to it is the 'Vicar's Pele' - A tower built around 1300 for a vicar of Corbridge. It was lived in as a fortified vicarage until the early seventeen century.

Corbridge is a lovely country town with a selection of tea shops, antique shops, artists studios and other interesting shops to browse.

A plaque at the church proclaims the history of the town, its battles and slayings, occupations and burnings. It is truely a town steeped in history and built from stone from the nearby roman settlement on Hadrian's Wall. Today it is a tranquil, friendly place which is fun to explore.