Free Entrance and Parking at Kirkharle Courtyard
Coffee House,
Farm Shop &
Craft Workshops

Enjoy a truly unique shopping experience at Kirkharle Courtyard, the birthplace of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown who is arguably Britain’s most famous landscape architect and was responsible for many of our beautiful parklands. Enjoy a snack or a full meal in the licienced coffee shop before meeting the craftsmen in a diverse range of arts and enjoy the rare opportunity of speaking to the designers and seeing the products being made and sold in the relaxed atmosphere of historic farm buildings.


H Giftworks


Frederick Alan


Northumbrian Tartan


Shepherds Walks


Spirit Of Colour Jewellery and silhouette artist John Speight


The Workshops
and craftsmen
There is plenty to see and do at Kirkharle courtyard. H Giftworks at Kirkharle Gallery exhibits original works of fine art and photography by local artists, together with decorative items for the home and garden. These compliment the handcrafted English furniture displayed and made in the courtyard by Robinson Gay Cabinet Makers.

Frederick Alan Designs occupies a gallery, displaying gold and silver jewellery, made in the adjacent workshop, whilst Red Dust Ceramics offers classic and contemporary ceramic sculptures inspired by antiquity and mythology.

Behind the courtyard, the recently converted Georgian Stone Barn houses further specialist artists. The Northumberland Tartan Company invites you to celebrate your heritage with garments and gifts in the distinctive black and white plaid, while the The Bellingham Soap Company offers a wide variety of hand made soaps and natural bath products.

Connell and Hart Glass offer Pâte de verre jewellery, clocks and mirrors with an additional selection of work from other leading glassmakers. Working with an extensive range of woods, Turning Art exhibits wood turning creations from the on-site workshop. Shepherds Walks provide all the information for their unique walks.

Kirkharle also has a Conference and Meeting Room that is suitable for a wide range of needs; from meetings, training workshops, seminars, exhibitions to private social functions, it can comfortably acommodate up to 60 delegates. There is ground floor access and dedicated washroom facilities. A large portal frame shed ajoins; this can enable some outdoor training or other activity to be carried out under cover if so desired.

         
The Loraine Room             Conference Room          Kirkharle Church  

And when you are ready to stretch your legs, take a short walk (approx 20 minutes) to Kirkharle Church.

Kirkharle Courtyard is perfect for a facinating and varied day out at any time of the year. It is easy to find out more and keep up with Kirkharle news.

 


Robinson Gay furniture


Red Dust Ceramics


Connell and Hart

David Milward - Violin and Viola Maker
David Milward
Violin and Viola Maker

Kirkharle Courtyard
Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE19 2PE

Tel: 01830 540362

E-Mail: enquiries@kirkharlecourtyard.net

The Kirkharle Courtyard website

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