Kenton Tyne and Wear Map

About Kenton

Kenton, a suburban expanse within the Newcastle upon Tyne district, carries the quiet hum of everyday life. It lies 4.0 km north-west of Newcastle upon Tyne (from Newcastle upon Tyne: bearing 318°T, OS grid NZ 223 678), and is situated south-east of Woolsington village. The light here often softens as it falls across the neat rows of houses, lending a gentle quality to the late afternoon. Though not a place of ancient stone or grand estates, Kenton possesses its own understated charm, where community gardens bloom with a determined vibrancy and children’s laughter can be heard echoing from well-tended parks. The air itself seems to hold a faint scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle reminder of the surrounding countryside that gently embraces this suburban spread. It is a place where the mundane finds a quiet beauty, a steady pulse against the backdrop of the wider Tyne and Wear.

About This Kenton Map Page

Explore Kenton, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.004386, -1.651848. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.