Whalton

Whalton is a small village in Northumberland, England. The population at the 2001 census was 427, which increased to 474 by the 2011 Census.[2]

Whalton
St. Mary Magdalene
Whalton Location within Northumberland
Population	427 (2001 census)[1]
OS grid reference	NZ129814
Unitary authority	Northumberland
Ceremonial county	Northumberland
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MORPETH
Postcode district	NE61
Police	Northumbria
Fire	Northumberland
Ambulance	North East
UK Parliament	Hexham

It hosts an annual Bale Fire on 4 July, the date on which midsummer's eve was celebrated before the introduction of the Gregorian calendar 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 is located at the heart of Whalton. Its garden is open to the public.

References

1. Office for National Statistics: Neighbourhood Statistics
2. "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 30 January 2016.

External links

• Whalton village website