Backworth

Coordinates: 55°02′N 1°32′W / 55.04°N 01.53°W / 55.04; -01.53

Backworth is a village in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, about 3 ¹⁄₂ miles (6 km) west of Whitley Bay on the north east coast. It lies 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Newcastle and 10 miles (16 km) north northwest of Sunderland. Other nearby towns include North Shields to the southeast, Wallsend to the south, and Cramlington to the northwest.

Backworth is often recognised to include, Backworth Village, Moorside Estate and Castle Park Estate.

The hamlets of West Holywell and East Holywell lie to the northeast of Backworth. Shiremoor lies to the South-East and Earsdon to the East.

The Village

The original part of Backworth is commonly referred to as the village. It is home to several cottages dating back to the 19th Century. There is also a church, Village Hall, a post office, Chinese take-away, two convenience stores, barber shop and Poodle parlour.

History

Backworth Manor