| Coordinates: | 55.219, -2.106 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 93 91 |
| Population: | 242 |
| Dialling code: | 01830 (Kirkwhelpington) |
The small rural parish of Elsdon sits in the heart of Redesdale in west Northumberland, England, set among rolling, heather-clad hills and farmland by the valley of the River Rede. The village retains a compact stone-built core with a grassy village green, an ancient parish church dedicated to St Cuthbert and visible earthworks and tower remains that hint at its medieval origins and border‑reiver past.
Local life still leans on farming - particularly upland sheep - while walking, heritage and quiet country tourism help sustain a handful of pubs, B&Bs and small enterprises. Its historic character, remoteness and access to classic Northumbrian moors and border country make Elsdon a good example of a traditional rural parish with an active local community and strong sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Elsdon
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Newburn 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Blyth 23.6 miles38 km
- Cramlington 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Ashington 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bedlington 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Morpeth 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Prudhoe 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Hexham 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Ponteland 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Otterburn Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Corsenside Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hepple Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hollinghill Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Kirkwhelpington Parish 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Rothley Parish 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Harbottle Parish 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Birtley Parish 7 miles11.2 km
- Bavington Parish 7.5 miles12 km
- Bellingham Built-up area 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Wallington Demesne Parish 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 8.4 miles13.5 km
Example postcodes in Elsdon
NE19 1AZ, NE19 1BW, NE19 1BZ, NE19 1BP, NE19 1AX, NE19 1BJ, NE48 2TU, NE19 2RJ, NE19 1AQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 55.9 miles90 km
- Hexham Railway Station 17 miles27.3 km
- Morpeth Railway Station 17.1 miles27.6 km
Hotels near Elsdon Ad
- Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Riverdale Hall Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Queens Head 4 10 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Cragside Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- The Cheviot Hills Hill 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Cockle Park Estate 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 16.8 miles27 km