Burgham
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.274, -1.72 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 17 97 |
Burgham is a small, quietly rural settlement in Northumberland, England, set among rolling agricultural land and narrow country lanes. The character is typically Northumbrian – stone cottages, farmsteads and hedgerows rather than urban development – giving the area a strong sense of openness and countryside views prized by walkers and birdwatchers.
Like many tiny hamlets in the county, Burgham has historic roots reflected in its name and local buildings, and an economy centred on farming with some residents commuting to nearby towns for work. Social life tends to be close‑knit, with community activities often linked to neighbouring villages and parish institutions, and the locality attracts visitors looking for rural tranquillity and access to the wider heritage of Northumberland.
Postcode districts covering Burgham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 19.4 miles31.2 km
- South Shields 23.5 miles37.7 km
- Gateshead 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Wallsend 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Newburn 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Whitley Bay 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Blyth 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Cramlington 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Ashington 9.3 miles15 km
- Jarrow 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Hebburn 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Tynemouth 20.5 miles33 km
Neighbouring places
- Thirston Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Felton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Tritlington and West Chevington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Longhorsley Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Swarland Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- South Broomhill Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Acklington Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Longframlington Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Brinkburn Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Widdrington Station and Stobswood Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- East Chevington Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Burgham
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54.1 miles87.1 km
- Acklington Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Widdrington Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Burgham Ad
- The Anglers Arms 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Cookie Jar 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth 5 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Whittling House 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Portland Hotel 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Hermitage Inn 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Sun Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
Local points of interest
- Cockle Park Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cragside Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
- Hulne Park Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Roddam Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km