Birtley
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.124, -2.164 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 89 81 |
Birtley is a small rural parish in Northumberland, in the north of England, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and a scattering of stone-built cottages and farmsteads. It sits in the kind of quiet, open countryside typical of the county, with good access to footpaths and lanes that attract walkers and those looking for a peaceful base away from larger towns.
The local economy is largely agricultural, supplemented by a few small businesses and residents who commute to nearby centres for work. Historically the area has long farming roots and a handful of older buildings and a modest church or chapel reflect that continuity; socially it tends to retain a close-knit village feel with occasional community events and a strong sense of rural identity.
Postcode districts covering Birtley
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Newburn 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Blyth 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Cramlington 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Consett 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Ashington 24 miles38.6 km
- Bedlington 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Whickham 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Morpeth 19 miles30.6 km
- Prudhoe 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Hexham 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Annfield Plain 24.7 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Corsenside Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Chollerton Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Bellingham Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Bavington Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Wark Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Kirkwhelpington Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Simonburn Parish 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Humshaugh Built-up area 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Elsdon Parish 7 miles11.2 km
- Otterburn Built-up area 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Wall Parish 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Warden Parish 7.8 miles12.6 km
Example postcodes in Birtley
NE48 3JA, NE48 2EA, NE48 3JQ, NE48 3JG, NE48 3HR, NE48 3HE, NE48 3HL, NE48 2EX, NE48 2EB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.6 miles83 km
- Hexham Railway Station 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
Hotels near Birtley Ad
- Battlesteads Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Riverdale Hall Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The George Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
Local points of interest
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.9 miles11 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 12 miles19.4 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km