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Location
Ryton lies midway between Crawcrook and Blaydon, both in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. Nearby settlements include Stargate, Clara Vale, Greenside, Stella and Hedgefield. Stargate is on the outskirts of Ryton,…
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Tyne and Wear
Ryton is a village in Tyne and Wear, England. It is in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, historically part of County Durham. In 2011, the population of the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward was 8,146. It is 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Tyne and Wear
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A Journey Through Time
The story of Ryton, Tyne and Wear — from the archive to today.
Guide
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History
Traditionally, Ryton's economy was built upon agriculture and coal mining. Some think that coal mining was taking place in the area as early as Roman times, however it was not until 1239 when Henry III granted that coal…
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Local politics
In local government, Ryton is in the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella ward, which is in the outer west of the borough. The ward is served by three councillors, who represent Labour. Gateshead Council is Labour controlled.…
Local flavour
Geography
The neighbouring village of Crawcrook is a nexus of coal mining nostalgia also. Remnants of several old pits across Ryton and Crawcrook, including Emma, Clara and Addison can still be found. Within a…
Ryton today
Ryton is a largely residential area with a variety of local amenities. In the more central part of Ryton these include a Cooperative supermarket and a small selection of independent businesses and…
Other features of Ryton
Both John Wesley and Charles Wesley preached at Ryton's village green, which has a rich history with religious and social significance. Like many greens in similar villages, it played host to an…
Notable residents
George Hepplewhite, furniture designer Howard Kendall, footballer Mark Outterside, professional football player for Sunderland AFC who made over 39 English Football League appearances Charles…
Venues nearby
Places near Ryton, Tyne and Wear
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
Walks nearby
Trails near Ryton, Tyne and Wear
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 13.2km
Newburn, Wylam, and River Tyne Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 5.3km
Tyne Country Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 6.1km
Newburn to Heddon-On-The-Wall
Ryton
moderate · 11.3km
Newburn, Blaydon and Lemington Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 5.3km
Throckley Woods Circular
Ryton
easy · 2.7km
Barlow Burn Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
easy · 3.4km
Blaydon Burn Nature Reserve
Blaydon-on-Tyne
moderate · 6.1km
Path Head Mill And Blaydon Burn Circular
Ryton
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Local businesses
Places near Ryton, Tyne and Wear from the MyTyne directory.
Florists
Fern and Ivy Floral Design Ltd
Ryton
Florists
Halls of Heddon Limited
Ryton
Dentists
Laura Garner Ltd
Ryton
Dentists
Jessica Mcvay Limited
Ryton
Dentists
Advanced Care 2.0 Ltd
Ryton
Dentists
Devalia Clinics Ltd
Ryton
Dentists
Alistair Bartlett Dental Practices Limited
Ryton
Dentists
Black Rock Trading Company Ltd
Ryton
What's on
Events near Ryton, Tyne and Wear
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Minions & Monsters
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Thu 16 Jul
The Odyssey
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
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
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