Whalton is a small village in
Northumberland
Northumberland () is a county in Northern England, one of two counties in England which border with Scotland. Notable landmarks in the county include Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian's Wall and Hexham Abbey.
It is bordered by land on ...
, England. The population at the 2001 census was 427, which increased to 474 by the 2011 Census.
It hosts an annual ''Bale Fire'' on 4 July, the date on which
midsummer
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The undivided Christian Church designated June 24 as the feast day of the early Christian mart ...
's eve was celebrated before the introduction of the
Gregorian calendar
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to England in 1752. It features morris dancing and dancing by the children of the village school outside of the Beresford Arms, which provides beer and a barbecue.
The annual village show takes place on the third Saturday in September, and generally includes sheep racing, classic cars, military vehicles, a birds-of-prey exhibit, archery, a brass band, a dog show, a farmers market, Northumbrian pipes music, a vegetable show, a flower show, teas and coffees, home baking, and a harvest festival at the church.
Whalton Manor
Whalton Manor is a house in the village of Whalton, Northumberland, England. It is a grade II listed building. The house dates from the 17th century but was substantially altered by the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1908, at the same time as he ...
is located at the heart of Whalton. Its garden is open to the public.
References
External links
Whalton village website
Villages in Northumberland
Civil parishes in Northumberland
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