Allenheads

Allenheads
Allenheads
Allenheads  Allenheads shown within Northumberland
OS grid reference	NY855455
Shire county	Northumberland
Region	North East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HEXHAM
Postcode district	NE47
Dialling code	01434
Police	Northumbria
Fire	Northumberland
Ambulance	North East
EU Parliament	North East England
UK Parliament	Hexham
List of places: UK • England • Northumberland

 

Allenheads is a village in Northumberland, England, situated in the Pennines to the north of Weardale. It is the village at the highest altitude in England.^{[citation needed]} Allenheads is situated 8 miles further along the river East Allen from Allendale. Being a former lead mining community, it is widely believed that it would not have existed if it wasn't for the industry, it being too high for other types of settlement.

The village currently hosts The Hemmel (café), The Allenheads Inn and the Heritage Centre.

A Lada Samara car in Allenheads, photographed in England - December 1992

The Highforest Show is held on the first Saturday of September each year. The show is a community event, organised by a local committee, and allows the village to showcase its various talents. Each year there is usually a quoits competition, dog show and children's attractions and stalls.

Governance

Allenheads is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.

External links

• Up-to-date weather news, including temperature, wind speed, air pressure, and information about past weather
• Local resident Peter Mathews has set up a webcam in the village, for a live feed giving weather information, and an overview of the village: http://www.peterm1.camarades.com/