Discover Stocksfield: Nature, Culture and Family Experiences

Stocksfield combines a variety of family experiences with walks through woodland and countryside, historic memorials and special insights into the surrounding area. Those planning a trip with children can combine active days, nature observation and cultural discoveries here. When choosing holiday accommodation or a holiday home, it is worth considering the activities you want to enjoy and your personal pace of travel from the outset.

Family Experiences at Brocksbushes Farm Shop

A popular destination for families is the Play Barn at Brocksbushes Farm Shop in Stocksfield. The indoor play centre has four levels of soft play and also includes an outdoor play area. This makes it possible to plan a visit regardless of whether an active day or a weather-protected activity is the priority. Advance online booking is required for sessions at the Play Barn.

Brocksbushes Farm Shop also offers fruit picking through its Pick Your Own experience. In addition, the farm shop hosts seasonal events for all age groups throughout the year. This combination of play, a farming environment and changing dates creates a range of options for a family holiday. When planning your trip, check which experience you want to be the focus of your day.

Walks from Stocksfield Station

All the walks described on the Stocksfield Parish Council website begin at Stocksfield Station. One specific option is Walk 1 from Stocksfield Station to Prudhoe Station. The route is approximately 3.5 miles long and can therefore be considered as a distinct part of your day’s planning. The approximate length remains an important guide when choosing your activities.

The first section of Walk 2 passes through the Community Woodland, which was recently created by Allendale Estates. Stocksfield Community Woodland includes coniferous trees, deciduous trees and grassy clearings. These open areas serve as grazing land for deer. Those who want to combine nature and exercise during their stay will find a different type of experience here from the family-oriented attractions. The known starting points and the varied landscape features can help you choose a suitable structure for your day without combining several activities into one route.

Culture and History in Stocksfield

The Stocksfield War Memorial commemorates local history and has strong cultural and historical significance in both a local and national context. The monument is designated as a Grade II listed structure and takes the form of a Celtic cross on a tapering plinth. It was unveiled by Viscountess Allendale in February 1921 and rededicated in November 1946 after the fallen of the Second World War had been added. For visitors who deliberately include historic places in their trip, this memorial provides a quiet contrast to the more active pursuits.

St John's Church is also part of Stocksfield’s history. The church was completed in the 1920s as a chapel of ease for the growing population of the 20th century. It is located south of the River Tyne and remains part of the parish of Bywell. St John's Church is open daily from 9 a.m. until dusk and has a ramp providing wheelchair-accessible access. This makes it possible to plan a visit to the church as a cultural activity in its own right.

Further Impressions and Choosing Your Accommodation

Stocksfield Golf Club is set in the Northumberland countryside and offers views across the Tyne Valley. When choosing your accommodation, it may be useful to decide in advance whether you want to spend your holiday mainly walking, enjoying family experiences, exploring culture or combining different interests.

If you want to keep your days flexible, you can give different emphasis to the walks from Stocksfield Station, a visit to the Community Woodland, the Play Barn and the cultural sites. This creates no fixed programme, but rather a travel plan that combines active periods with quieter discoveries.

Other Places to Search

The following location pages are also available for further trip planning: Ellington, Kirkwhelpington, Guyzance, Ashington, Blyth, Matfen, Sharperton and Powburn.

For the higher-level travel overview: Northumberland.