Bavington
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.117, -2.042 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 97 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01830 (Kirkwhelpington) |
Bavington is a small, rural parish in Northumberland, England, made up of scattered hamlets such as Great Bavington and Little Bavington. Set among rolling farmland and stone-built lanes, the landscape is typical of the north‑eastern countryside with hedgerows, pastures and pockets of woodland that attract walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Historically dominated by estate farming and a handful of country houses - notably Bavington Hall - the area retains a sense of old rural community and several listed buildings. The local economy remains largely agricultural, with some residents commuting to market towns like Hexham or to Newcastle upon Tyne; socially it’s a quiet, close‑knit place valued for its tranquillity and historic character.
Postcode districts covering Bavington
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 18.1 miles
- Gateshead 21.6 miles
- Wallsend 22.1 miles
- Newburn 15.2 miles
- Whitley Bay 23.4 miles
- Blyth 20.2 miles
- Cramlington 17.9 miles
- Consett 19.8 miles
- Ashington 19.3 miles
- Jarrow 24.7 miles
- Stanley 22.1 miles
- Hebburn 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirkwhelpington Parish 2.2 miles
- Capheaton Parish 3.9 miles
- Chollerton Parish 4.1 miles
- Birtley Parish 4.9 miles
- Whittington Parish 5.1 miles
- Wallington Demesne Parish 5.2 miles
- Corsenside Parish 5.4 miles
- Matfen Parish 5.9 miles
- Rothley Parish 6.4 miles
- Wall Parish 6.6 miles
- Humshaugh Built-up area 6.7 miles
- Belsay Parish 7.1 miles
Example postcodes in Bavington
NE48 4DH, NE19 2BS, NE19 2PN, NE19 2BH, NE19 2PL, NE19 2BP, NE19 2BB, NE48 4DJ, NE48 4DL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 48.6 miles
- Hexham Railway Station 10.1 miles
- Corbridge Railway Station 10.5 miles
Hotels near Bavington Ad
- Knowesgate Hotel 2 3.5 miles
- Host & Stay | The Parlour 5 miles
- George Hotel 6.9 miles
- Host & Stay | The Gathering 5.3 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 6.4 miles
- Barrasford Arms 5.6 miles
- Battlesteads 4 7.4 miles
- Black Bull Bellingham 8.6 miles
- George Hotel 6.7 miles
- The Boatside Inn 4 9.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 8.1 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.1 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 9.2 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.6 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 11.1 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.5 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles
- Cragside Estate 14.1 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 14.9 miles