Ellington and Linton
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.223, -1.574 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 27 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
The twin villages of Ellington and Linton sit in rural Northumberland, a short distance inland from the North Sea. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of arable fields, grazing land and reclaimed post‑industrial sites, with easy access to the sands and wildlife of Druridge Bay and the nearby coastal town of Amble.
Historically the area was shaped by coal mining - Ellington's colliery was a major local employer until its closure in the early 2000s - and that industrial heritage still influences the community, from memorials to converted land. Today the settlements are largely residential with a close‑knit, village feel; many people commute to larger centres such as Newcastle, while local clubs, a village hall and outdoor pursuits like birdwatching and walking remain important to social life.
Postcode districts covering Ellington and Linton
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 15.7 miles
- Sunderland 23.3 miles
- South Shields 17.8 miles
- Gateshead 19.4 miles
- Washington 22.4 miles
- Wallsend 15.4 miles
- Newburn 17.8 miles
- Whitley Bay 12.9 miles
- Blyth 7 miles
- Cramlington 9.5 miles
- Ashington 3.4 miles
- Jarrow 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ellington Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Cresswell Parish 1.3 miles
- Lynemouth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Widdrington Station Built-up area 2 miles
- Woodhorn Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hirst Ward 2.4 miles
- Ulgham Parish 2.4 miles
- Widdrington Station and Stobswood Parish 2.5 miles
- Druridge Bay Ward 2.5 miles
- Widdrington Village Parish 2.6 miles
- Longhirst Parish 2.8 miles
- Ashington Central Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Ellington and Linton
NE61 5SR, NE61 5LP, NE61 5LS, NE61 5FD, NE61 5LL, NE61 5JN, NE61 5HR, NE61 5HQ, NE61 5DF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 13.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 49.6 miles
- Widdrington Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Ellington and Linton Ad
- The Portland Hotel 2.8 miles
- The Queens Head 3.6 miles
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 7.5 miles
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 8.8 miles
- The Anglers Arms 4 9.3 miles
- The Snowy Owl by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.7 miles
- The Hermitage Inn 3 8.8 miles
- The Sun Hotel 3 8.7 miles
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 7.9 miles
Schools in Ellington and Linton
- Ellington Primary School Primary
- Linton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cockle Park Estate 4.3 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 5.3 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 10.3 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 12.3 miles
- Cragside Estate 13.3 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 14.1 miles
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 14.6 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 14.9 miles
- Hulne Park Estate 15.1 miles