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Welcome to the Parish of Falstone
The parish council serves a large rural area, approximately 90 square miles and a population of roughly 220 people, in the beautiful North Tyne Valley, just east of Kielder Water dam, encompassing the village of Falstone and the hamlets of Yarrow, Stannersburn and Donkleywood. The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture, forestry and tourism.
Falstone Parish Council provides several services in the village, including grass cutting, weed control, leaf clearance, flower planters, public seating and cemetery management and maintenance.
The name Falstone means "speckled stone".
Follow this link to visit a calendar of Falstone-related activities - Parish Calendar
Parish Notices
- Bus Service (Saturdays only) - There is a bus between Kielder Castle and Bellingham that stops in Falstone. Bus Service timetable and details.
- Mobile Post Office - Every Wednesday morning, outside the village hall at 10:45 for one hour.
- Mobile Library - The library vehicle can be found at "The Crofts" (NE48 1DD) between 16:55 and 17:15. For library vehicle dates, see the Parish Calendar.
- WiFi - Free Wi-Fi is available in the Falstone village area.
Parish Information
The area around Falstone offers visitors an extensive range of attractions.
- Falstone is part of Europe’s largest Night Sky Park, Northumberland Dark Sky.
- Mountain bike trails in the area around Kielder Water and Kielder Forest. Map and more details.
- Walking in and around the Falstone area. Kielder Castle trails and Reiver Trails
- Hadrian’s Wall - about a 40 min drive from Falstone. More details here.
- Salmon and trout fishing in the North Tyne or Kielder Lake. More details here.
- Kielder Art and Architecture experience. More details here.
Parish Activities
- Falstone Border Shepherds Show. More details here.
- Annual Garden Walk. More details here.
