Whalton village has a population of 265 and is located approximately 6 miles to the southwest of Morpeth, on the B6524 road. It is an attractive long-established agricultural village, set on a gentle south facing slope, in a pastoral landscape. Click here for map.

The village is characterised by its long, broad main street and the use of local stone and slate on the buildings. Whalton was designated as a Conservation Area in 1973.

The village facilities include a first school, post office, shop, public house and church. A regular bus service operates to Morpeth and Ponteland.