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
- Morpeth 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Hawick 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Prudhoe 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Hexham 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Ponteland 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Tarset Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Otterburn Built-up area 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Rochester Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Bellingham Built-up area 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Corsenside Parish 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Elsdon Parish 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Falstone Parish 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Greystead Parish 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Wark Parish 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Birtley Parish 8.2 miles13.1 km
Example postcodes in Bellingham
NE48 2TE, NE48 1RW, NE48 2EL, NE48 1AU, NE48 2EY, NE48 1EP, NE19 1TY, NE48 2DQ, NE19 2BJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 59.7 miles96.1 km
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 16.7 miles26.8 km
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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 miles17.6 km
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Edgerston Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Larriston Fells Hill 15 miles24.1 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 15.5 miles25 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 15.6 miles25 km