Everything You Need to Know
Transport links, schools, health services, and council information for residents, newcomers and visitors to Corbridge.
Transport & Parking
Corbridge is well connected by rail, bus and road for a rural village.
Rail
- Corbridge station is on the Tyne Valley line, run by Northern, about a mile from the village centre.
- Trains to Newcastle take around 40 minutes, and to Hexham around 7 minutes.
- The station has card-only ticket machines and a small car park; step-free access is to the Newcastle-bound platform only.
Buses
- The X85 links Corbridge with Hexham and Newcastle.
- The 10 runs between Hexham and Newcastle via Prudhoe and the Metrocentre, and the 684 via Wylam and Throckley.
- The 685 connects Carlisle, Hexham and Newcastle. Check times on bustimes.org or the operators' websites.
Walking & Cycling
- The village centre is compact and easy to explore on foot.
- The 1674 bridge crosses the Tyne to the station, Tynedale Park and the south bank.
- Corbridge Roman Town is a short walk west of the village, and Hadrian's Wall is about two and a half miles north.
Driving & Parking
- The A69 Newcastle to Carlisle road bypasses the village to the north.
- The A695 runs along the south side of the Tyne.
- The village centre gets busy at weekends; the train is a good alternative for visitors from Newcastle.
Schools
Corbridge has its own first and middle schools, with high school education in Hexham. Use the official tools below to read inspection reports and apply for places.
Three-tier schools
Corbridge is part of Northumberland's three-tier system: Corbridge CofE First School (ages 3 to 9) and Corbridge Middle School (9 to 13), with Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham for ages 13 to 18.
Ofsted reports
Read the latest inspection report for any Corbridge school on the Ofsted website, or parent reviews on Ofsted Parent View.
School admissions
Apply for a place and check catchment areas and deadlines through Northumberland County Council's school admissions pages.
Health Services
GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, and nearby hospitals.
GP Surgery
- Corbridge Medical Group is based at Corbridge Health Centre on Newcastle Road.
- Find and compare surgeries and register online at nhs.uk.
Dentists & Pharmacies
- There is a pharmacy in the village centre on Princes Street.
- Use the nhs.uk 'find a dentist' and 'find a pharmacy' tools for up-to-date lists.
Urgent & Emergency Care
- Hexham General Hospital has an Urgent Treatment Centre, open 8am to 10pm.
- The nearest A&E is at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, open 24 hours.
- For non-emergencies call NHS 111 or use 111 online.
Community Health
- Local hospital and community services are run by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
- Check nhs.uk for opticians, mental-health support and other services.
Council Services
Useful information for dealing with Northumberland County Council and Corbridge Parish Council.
Bin Collections
Check your household waste and recycling collection days on the Northumberland County Council website using your postcode.
Report an Issue
Report potholes, fly-tipping, street lighting problems, and other issues through the council's online reporting tools.
Planning Applications
View and comment on local planning applications through Northumberland County Council's planning portal.
Local Councillors
Corbridge is represented on Northumberland County Council through the Corbridge ward, and also has its own parish council, which meets monthly at the Parish Hall.
Libraries
Corbridge Library on Hill Street is part of the Northumberland library network. Check opening days before visiting, as it opens part of the week.
Recycling
Kerbside recycling plus the household waste recovery centre in Hexham, run by Northumberland County Council, for larger items.