Prudhoe

Prudhoe Castle stands guard over the River Tyne.

Prudhoe is a small town in the southern part of the English county of Northumberland in the district of Tynedale, close to the border with Tyne and Wear and just south of the River Tyne. Prudhoe is officially the largest town in Tynedale with a population of over 11,500. Perched on the steep southern slopes of the Tyne Valley, Prudhoe has for centuries had a strategic role. Prudhoe Castle was erected in the 12th century and overs the river, the town has grown in importance around it. Today, industry plays a major part in Prudhoe's economy. Prudhoe has two large factories - SCA Hygiene (formerly Kimberly-Clark) which makes paper products such as tissues at their Prudhoe Mill factory, and Hammerite Products, an ICI owned factory producing paints for Cuprinol, Hammerite and various brands as well as thinning products. Waterworld, a leisure pool, provides a relaxing which brings a relaxing tropical feel for the townsfolk. The Tyne Riverside Country Park follows the river's edge and a former railway line across a bridge which might be familiar to residents of Sydney and Newcastle.

The gatehouse, curtain wall and keep are all that remain of the castle, which is owned and maintained by English Heritage.

Article adapted from the Wikipedia online encyclopedia.

How to get to Prudhoe:
By road: Prudhoe is conveniently located just off the main A69 road, about 10 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne.
By rail: The nearest station is Prudhoe. Connecting rail services are available from Carlisle in the west and Newcastle upon Tyne in the east.
By bus: The Carlisle-Newcastle service, route 685, operates via Prudhoe on weekdays. On Sundays service 85 operates hourly from Newcastle Eldon Square to Prudhoe. Services X85 and 185 also operate between Newcastle and Prudhoe but these services are very infrequent. Check bus times before travelling.

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