Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.259, -1.581 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 26 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Druridge Bay sits on the Northumberland coast in Northumberland, England, occupying a long sweep of sandy beach and dune system between Cresswell and Amble. The ward contains a country park, freshwater pools and marshy lagoons that attract rich birdlife and make it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anglers, while the open coastline is valued for its tranquillity and wide vistas.
Behind the shoreline the landscape still shows the imprint of the county’s coal era, with reclamation work and contested opencast proposals shaping recent local debate; parts of the former industrial ground have been converted into recreational and nature areas. Economically and socially the ward is largely rural, sustained by farming, tourism and commuting to nearby towns, and it features a mix of quiet villages, holiday accommodation and active conservation groups.
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