Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.224, -1.563 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 27 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Ellington is a small village in the north-east of Northumberland, England, sitting a few miles inland from the long sandy shore of Druridge Bay and within easy reach of the larger town of Ashington. The surrounding landscape is a mix of coastal plains and farmland with views towards the North Sea, and the area is popular for walks and wildlife watching.
The settlement was shaped by coal mining - Ellington Colliery dominated local life through much of the 20th century - and that industrial heritage still informs community identity even after the pits closed in the early 21st century. Today Ellington blends rural and commuter living, with agriculture, local services and coastal tourism contributing to the economy, and a close-knit social scene that honours its mining past while enjoying the nearby nature and birdlife.
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