Allendale
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.866, -2.277 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 82 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
Allendale sits in the valley of the River Allen on the western edge of the North Pennines in Northumberland, a patchwork of heather moor, rolling dales and scattered settlements that feels both remote and welcoming. It has the look of a compact market town surrounded by open countryside, popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone after quiet rural scenery, and is within easy reach of Hexham.
Once a bustling centre of 18th‑ and 19th‑century lead mining, with places such as Allenheads bearing industrial echoes, the local economy now leans on farming, small businesses, crafts and tourism. The community is lively for its size, with regular markets and events and the famous New Year tar‑barrel tradition, which together give the area a strong local identity and cultural character.
Postcode districts covering Allendale
Most populated places nearby
- Newburn 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Consett 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Stanley 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Whickham 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Penrith 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Prudhoe 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Hexham 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Annfield Plain 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Ponteland 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Allendale Town Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- West Allen Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Hexhamshire Parish 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Alston Moor Parish 7 miles11.3 km
- South Tynedale Ward 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Alston Built-up area 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Haydon Bridge Built-up area 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Haydon Parish 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh Parish 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Hunstanworth Parish 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Redburn Built-up area 8.2 miles13.2 km
Example postcodes in Allendale
NE47 9QL, NE47 9UN, NE47 9SW, NE47 9BZ, NE47 9QY, NE47 9PS, NE47 9SH, NE47 8HE, NE47 9SE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 26 miles41.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 41.9 miles67.4 km
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 7.9 miles12.8 km
Hotels near Allendale Ad
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Alston House Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Langley Castle Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
Local points of interest
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Old Park Country house 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 11.8 miles19 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km