Hobson
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.895, -1.732 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 17 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Hobson is a small rural village in County Durham, England, set among the rolling farmland and heathered moorland typical of the county. The surrounding landscape provides easy access to quiet lanes and local dales, and the village appeals to walkers and those seeking a quieter pace of life.
Like many communities in the area, Hobson has long agricultural roots and was touched by the county’s industrial past; its stone cottages, village hall and small farms reflect a tight-knit social fabric, while some residents commute to larger towns or work in rural tourism and conservation. The village’s modest size helps preserve a strong sense of local identity and seasonal community events.
Postcode districts covering Hobson
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 8.1 miles13 km
- Sunderland 12.5 miles20.1 km
- South Shields 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Gateshead 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Washington 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Durham 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Wallsend 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Newburn 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Whitley Bay 14.9 miles24 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 11 miles17.6 km
- Blyth 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Peterlee 18.1 miles29.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Burnopfield and Dipton Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Tantobie Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Burnopfield Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Tanfield Lea Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Tanfield Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dipton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hamsterley Mill Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Rowlands Gill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Annfield Plain Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Stanley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Whickham South and Sunniside Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Hobson
NE16 6EG, NE16 6EP, NE16 6ET, NE16 6EU, NE16 6QW, NE16 6EH, NE16 6EN, NE16 6EE, NE16 6EJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 10 miles16 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
- Blaydon Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Eldon Square bus station 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Haymarket bus station 7.3 miles11.7 km
Hotels near Hobson Ad
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Michelangelos 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Durham House Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Ravensworth Estate 4.3 miles7 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 6.7 miles10.8 km
- St James' Park Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 7.7 miles12.5 km