Bellingham
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.214, -2.299 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 81 91 |
Bellingham is a rural ward centred on the small town of Bellingham in west Northumberland, set in the valley of the River North Tyne. It lies on the fringe of the uplands that lead into the Northumberland National Park and is within easy reach of Kielder Forest, so the area is noted for sweeping moorland and river scenery and plenty of walking, fly‑fishing and wildlife‑watching opportunities.
Historically a market and coaching settlement, the ward retains stone‑built streets and a strong agricultural character; the local economy mixes farming, small‑scale tourism and village services. Community life is lively for a rural area, with pubs, a community hall and regular local events (including an agricultural show) that underline a resilient, close‑knit social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Bellingham
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Tarset Parish 3 miles
- Otterburn Built-up area 4.9 miles
- Rochester Parish 5.1 miles
- Bellingham Built-up area 5.1 miles
- Corsenside Parish 6.8 miles
- Elsdon Parish 7.6 miles
- Falstone Parish 7.8 miles
- Greystead Parish 7.9 miles
- Wark Parish 7.9 miles
- Birtley Parish 8.2 miles
Example postcodes in Bellingham
NE48 1EQ, NE19 1LY, NE48 2DP, NE48 3PY, NE19 1JX, NE48 2RA, NE48 2EP, NE48 1NE, NE48 2SJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 26.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 59.7 miles
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 16.6 miles
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 16.7 miles
Hotels in Bellingham Ad
- Black Bull Bellingham
- Le Petit Chateau & William de Percy 5
- The Pheasant Inn 4
- Otterburn Castle
- Riverdale Hall Hotel & Leisure 3
- Knowesgate Hotel 2
- Host & Stay | Crackin' View
- Hollybush Inn 4
- Bird In Bush Elsdon
- The coach house 5
Schools in Bellingham
- Bellingham Middle School and Sports College All ages
- Bellingham Primary School Primary
- Greenhaugh Primary School Primary
- Kielder Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Otterburn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Cheviot Hills Hill 10.9 miles
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 12.1 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.7 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 12.8 miles
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.1 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.9 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 14.4 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 14.5 miles
- Edgerston Estate 14.8 miles
- Larriston Fells Hill 15 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 15.5 miles
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 15.6 miles