The village of Falstone is situated on the banks of the River North Tyne, nine miles north-west of Bellingham and 26 miles north-west of Hexham.

Falstone parish was created in 1811 when the ancient parish of Simonburn was divided by Act of Parliament.

Much of the village clusters around its two churches. St Peter's Anglican Church was consecrated in 1892 following its rebuilding after a fire at Christmas 1890. The church's patrons have traditionally been the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital, who contributed to the building costs in the nineteenth century. The United Reformed Church stands just a short distance away. St Peter's Church continues to hold regular services; however, the United Reformed Church building is now in private ownership.

A stone bridge incorporating three arches, each with a 40-foot span, was erected in 1843. This bridge connects Falstone to Stannersburn.

In the 1850s, Falstone had a station on the North British Railway, running from Riccarton Junction to Hexham.

With the landscape being largely mountainous and wild moorland, stock farming was heavily favoured. Some arable farming also took place, generally clustered near the rivers and tributaries where the soil was richer.

Border warfare was part of life in the area. The remains of heavily fortified pele towers and bastles still dot the countryside.

Coal was abundant in the district, with two collieries in operation; freestone and limestone quarries were also working. The village supported various trades, including a blacksmith, shoemaker, tinsmith, tailor, joiner and linen draper.

The parish population in 1801 was 437; by 1821 this had risen to 501, and by 1841 had increased further to 560. As traditional industries declined in the twentieth century, the Forestry Commission arrived during the 1920s, creating housing and employment. This too declined as the century progressed, and today Kielder Water and its seasonal employment are more likely to provide work. Falstone retains its lovely character in a beautiful part of Northumberland, with many holiday facilities available in the area.