A small, semi-rural town in the metropolitan borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear in north east England, Ryton was, until the 1970’s, an independent town in County Durham. The economy was built on coal mining and agriculture, the former dating back to Roman times but became extensive after king Edward II granted mining outside of the walls. Agriculture is a mix of pastoral and arable farming. In addition to coal mining, Ryton was also home to the lead-smelting, reverberatory furnaces of the Ryton Company whose mines were on Alston Moor. Its close proximity to the more urban and industrial areas of Newcastle and Gateshead meant that Ryton became a desirable area for more affluent residents and there are several old mansions at the old Ryton village remaining. The town has become increasingly suburbanised since the decline of the coal mining industries in the 1980s onwards and is now a popular place of residence for those who commute into the nearby cities of Tyneside. Remnants of old mining pits remain in the surrounding areas of which Ryton Willows on the banks of the Tyne, has become a Nature Reserve of some 43 hectares of grassland, ponds, woodland and locally rare species of flowers and wildlife making this a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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Dentist
Doctor
Dr Duggal
Dr Phillips & Partners
Dr S M Hilton
Dr Smith
Golf Club
Ryton Golf Club
Tyneside Golf Club
Market
Taxi
Vet
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Ryton RFC (Rugby Union)
Shops
P & C E Henderson
Lootilicious
Places to Stay near Ryton
Ryton Park Country House Hotel (0.28 miles)
The Ryton Park Country House Hotel offers its guests superb accommodation in a secluded position and surroundings. Those visiting Ryton Park for the first time are often surprised to discover the facilities ... More
Hedgefield House Hotel (0.99 miles)
Close House Hotel (1.96 miles)
Close House Hotel offers everything that you would expect from a venue, 19 luxurious appointed bedrooms with ultra modern bathrooms, our award winning Bewickes Restaurant offering lunch and dinner, excellent meeting and ... More | visit website
Express by Holiday Inn - Newcastle Metro Centre (3.39 miles)
Conveniently located off the A1 at the Metro Centre, this hotel is 10 minutes from Newcastle city centre. It is walking distance from 3 restaurants and public transport. The Express by Holiday ... More
Bluebird Hotel (3.77 miles)
Bluebird Hotel offers rooms suitable to your needs at the cheapest rates in town. Our objective is to provide a comfortable stay to you at budget prices so that you ... More
Roselodge House (3.77 miles)
Gibside (3.82 miles)
Ideally situated for business or leisure. Five minutes from the A1M and MetroCentre at Gateshead - easy access to Newcastle City Centre. Historic Village location. Extensive car / coach parking facilities. 'Paco's' Restaurant offers A ... More | visit websiteSummerville Guest House (4.11 miles)
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East Byermoor Guest House (4.26 miles)
Countryside Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. Make yourself at home... and we will try to make you feel at home. By being flexible and accommodating, we aim to make your stay ... More | visit website
Innkeeper's Lodge Newcastle Airport (4.43 miles)
The Innkeeper's Lodge Newcastle Airport is situated just off the A1 on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this lodge is adjacent to the Kenton Bank Toby Carvery on the B6918.All 30 ... More
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