Monday 12 September 2022

Paying respects to Her Majesty The Queen

As we continue to mourn Her Late Majesty The Queen, there are several ways people across Northumberland can pay their respects to Her Late Majesty. 

Lying in State

From Wednesday, The Queen will lie in state for “four clear days” in Westminster Hall until the morning of her State Funeral on Monday, September 19. 

A guide has been produced by the Government on how people can pay their respects during the lying in state - please click HERE 

There will also be a National Minute's Silence at 8pm on Sunday 18th September 

Laying of flowers 

Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, members of the public are invited to lay floral tributes at a number of locations around Northumberland as a mark of respect. 

Northumberland County Council have asked that people laying flowers remove any cellophane to help protect the environment. 

The following designated locations in Tynedale and Ponteland are:

  • Hexham – Cenotaph, Sele Park.
  • Ponteland – Coates Green, by St. Mary’s Church.
  • Haltwhistle – Memorial park, Westgate.
  • Prudhoe – The Glade.
A map of all the exact locations can be found by clicking here HERE

Books of condolence

Books of condolence are now open across Northumberland. These will be open until the day after the funeral and Northumberland County Council invite members of the public to record their thoughts and sympathies in the books.

The national book of condolence is now available to sign online HERE. A selection of these messages will be passed onto members of the Royal Family, and may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.

Here is a list of the locations and opening times across Tynedale and Ponteland:

Hexham Library (within Queens Hall) Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3LS Tel: 01670 620450 

Monday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 
Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 
Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

Ponteland Leisure Centre, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, NE20 9EG Telephone: 01670 620200 

Monday 6am to 10pm 
Tuesday 6am to 10pm 
Wednesday 6am to 10pm 
Thursday 6am to 10pm 
Friday 6am to 10pm 
Saturday 7am to 5pm 
Sunday 7am to 5pm 

Wentworth Leisure Centre, Wentworth Place, Hexham, NE46 3PD, Telephone: 01670 620200

Monday 6.30am to 10pm
Tuesday 6.30am to 10pm
Wednesday 6.30am to 10pm
Thursday 6.30am to 10pm
Friday 6.30am to 10pm
Saturday 8am to 6pm
Sunday 8am to 6pm