Paradise

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Paradise

Crossing the River Tyne at Blaydon Two more bridges further down the river - the nearer is the old Scotswood Railway Bridge while the farther one is Scotswood Road Bridge. — Crossing the River Tyne at Blaydon Credit: Eirian Evans

Paradise is a small village located in Northumberland, a county in the northeast of England. Situated near the coastal town of Alnwick, Paradise offers a picturesque and tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike. With a population of around 200 people, it is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere.

Surrounded by rolling countryside and stunning landscapes, Paradise is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The village is blessed with an abundance of green spaces, including scenic walking trails and peaceful picnic spots. The nearby coast offers beautiful sandy beaches and breathtaking views of the North Sea.

Despite its small size, Paradise boasts some notable landmarks and attractions. One of the village's highlights is St. Mary's Church, a historic building that dates back to the 12th century and is renowned for its architectural beauty. The church holds regular services and is a popular venue for weddings and other special occasions.

Paradise is also home to a charming village pub, where locals and visitors can enjoy a traditional English meal or relax with a pint of locally brewed ale. The pub serves as a social hub for the community, hosting various events and gatherings throughout the year.

Overall, Paradise offers a serene and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with its natural beauty and sense of community making it a truly special place to live or visit in Northumberland.

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Paradise Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.966145/-1.668053 or Grid Reference NZ2163. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crossing the River Tyne at Blaydon

Two more bridges further down the river - the nearer is the old Scotswood Railway Bridge while the farther one is Scotswood Road Bridge.

Eirian Evans

Blaydon Bridge

Anthony Foster

Shibdon Pond full again

The pond dried out almost completely in the hot summer of 2022, but now in January 2023 I was pleased to find it full of water again. The problem is the sole inflow is a small stream which is fed from old flooded mine workings. Last summer the water level in the old workings dropped and the stream stopped running. There was then no rain to keep the water level up, and the pond almost completely dried out. Thankfully the stream is now running well again.

Robert Graham

Swalwell Bridge

This is alternatively known as the New Derwent Bridge, although it is now nearly a century old. It was built in 1927 to replace the old turnpike bridge over the Derwent, and now carries the B6317 to Blaydon and beyond.

Robert Graham

Scotswood railway bridge

This rail bridge was built in 1871 and carried rail traffic from the long closed Newcastle/Scotswood line over the river.

Chris Bell

Sunset behind Scotswood bridge

A sunset behind Scotswood bridge, the bridge sits next to Vickers/BAE systems factory.

Stefan Carlton

Blaydon Road Bridge

The new Blaydon road bridge with Scotswood road and rail bridges in the background.

george hurrell

River Tyne north bank

View from A1 bridge

Les Harvey

River Tyne downstream

View from south end of the A1 bridge

Les Harvey

Scotswood Bridge

Sarah Charlesworth

Northern approach to Scotswood Bridge

Before the construction of the Newcastle By-pass, A1, Scotswood Bridge was the principal crossing of the River Tyne upstream from Newcastle city centre. Seen from Hadrian's Way, a path from Wylam to Newcastle along the north bank of the Tyne which carries both Hadrian's Cycleway Link

Hadrian's Wall National Trail Link

Oliver Dixon

Terraced houses on Whitfield Road

Seen from Hadrian's Way, a path from Wylam to Newcastle along the north bank of the Tyne which carries both Hadrian's Cycleway Link

Hadrian's Wall National Trail Link

Oliver Dixon

A1 road bridge over the River Tyne

Looking down river to the Scotswood Bridge. In 2003, when this photo was taken, the abandoned fishing boat, 'Brekaer', still had its superstructure intact. This had gone by 2006 NZ1964 : Blaydon Road Bridge. Vandalism, tides and weather have taken toll of its blue and red paint and now, in the right hands, it provides a fine photographic subject of beautiful decay Link

Andrew Curtis