Nearby landmarks include Allen Banks & Staward Gorge, Sycamore Gap, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre and Vindolanda Roman Fort.

[1][2][3] Henshaw Church of England First School serves the village, providing education for students aged between 4 and 11 years old.

[5] As of September 2020[update], the Haydon and Hadrian ward is served by Liberal Democrats councillor, Alan Sharp.

The nearest National Rail station is located at Bardon Mill, which serves the Tyne Valley Line.

From nearby Haltwhistle, which is located around 4 miles (6 km) from the village, there is a more regular service provided, with two trains per hour to Carlisle, Hexham and Newcastle.