Kirkharle Hall

Kirkharle Hall is a stone-built farmhouse in the upper Wansbeck valley, situated east of Hexham in Northumberland. The building and its farm buildings now form the center of a larger courtyard complex housing retail spaces, craft workshops, and historical displays.

The building began as a country house for the Loraine family and was transformed into a farmhouse in the early 19th century following its sale. This change reflected shifting patterns of land use across northern England during that period.

The property connects to Lancelot Brown, who launched his career in gardening and landscape design at the Kirkharle estate in 1732. Brown later became one of England's most influential landscape gardeners of his era.

The site is easily accessible by local roads and offers parking for visitors to the courtyard complex. The various retail and craft spaces are arranged so you can explore them on foot.

A memorial stone from 1728 near the hall honors Robert Loraine, who was killed by Scottish raiders in 1483. The stone stands as a rare reminder of the violent border conflicts that once shaped this region.

Location: Kirkwhelpington

GPS coordinates: 55.13639,-1.97955

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41