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Etymology
The name Kenton is of Old English origin. It is derived from the elements cyne ("kingly, royal") and tūn ("farm, estate, settlement").
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Kenton is a suburb and electoral ward in the north west of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It borders the Town Moor and Gosforth. Kenton also has close road links to Newcastle Airport. The ward population at the 2011 Census was 11,605.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Ward in England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Residential
Kenton contains a wide range of residential areas and developments. These residential areas range from Council housing estates to modern middle class new-builds and privately owned residential estates. In North Kenton…
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Places of interest
Kenton contains a wide range of amenities and services for the local community, although some of these amenities are considered to be in Kingston Park and/or bordering Gosforth. Kenton borders Kingston Park, home to the…
Local flavour
History
Possibly the first Kenton streets, Shiney Row & Low Row, were built for Kenton Colliery which was situated in what is now Montagu Estate. The colliery was the supply point for Kitty's Drift, a 3-mile…
Local representation
Kenton is currently represented locally by three Labour City Councillors; Ged Bell, Stephen Lambert and Paula Maines. Paula Maines first become a city councillor in the 2016 local elections where she…
Schools
Kenton has four primary schools, as follows. Mountfield Primary St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary Wyndham Primary Kenton Bar Primary Secondary education and Sixth Form is provided by Kenton School.
External links
Newcastle Council Ward Info: Kenton Archived 12 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine Kenton Technology College and School North Kenton Tenants and Residents Association Archived 20 January 2016 at the…
Venues nearby
Places near Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Church of St Mary
Kenton
heritage
Prestwick Hall
Kenton
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The Blackbird Inn
Kenton
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The Old Rectory
Kenton
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Woolsington Hall and Wall Attached to North West
Kenton
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Trinity Church
Newcastle
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Kingston Park Stadium
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle University Students Union
Newcastle
Walks nearby
Trails near Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 3.7km
Nuns Moor
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 21.4km
Newcastle Upon Tyne to South Shields
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 7.9km
Newcastle Cathedral Pilgrimage via Jesmond Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne
hard · 104.1km
North Gosforth and Nunnykirk Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 6.9km
Newcastle Cathedral Pilgrimage via Leazes Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.5km
North Gosforth Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 3.5km
Town Moor Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 2.4km
Leazes Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne from the MyTyne directory.
What's on
Events near Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Breathe, Grow, Connect
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul
Mindful Garden
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure Museum Trail
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Treasure Tuesdays - Great North Museum: Hancock
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Wed 22 Jul · Standard
Relaxed Early Opening
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
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