| 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 miles
- Newburn 21.9 miles
- Blyth 23.6 miles
- Cramlington 22.3 miles
- Ashington 21.6 miles
- Bedlington 21.2 miles
- Morpeth 16.9 miles
- Prudhoe 20.4 miles
- Hexham 17.2 miles
- Ponteland 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Otterburn Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Corsenside Parish 3.8 miles
- Hepple Parish 5.2 miles
- Hollinghill Parish 5.6 miles
- Kirkwhelpington Parish 5.6 miles
- Rothley Parish 6.2 miles
- Harbottle Parish 6.5 miles
- Birtley Parish 7 miles
- Bavington Parish 7.5 miles
- Bellingham Built-up area 7.9 miles
- Wallington Demesne Parish 8.2 miles
- Whitton and Tosson Parish 8.4 miles
Example postcodes in Elsdon
NE19 1BZ, NE19 1BW, NE19 1BU, NE19 1AD, NE19 1BH, NE19 1BJ, NE19 1AS, NE19 1ND, NE19 1BL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 55.9 miles
- Hexham Railway Station 17 miles
- Morpeth Railway Station 17.1 miles
Hotels near Elsdon Ad
- Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel 3 miles
- Riverdale Hall Hotel 3 8.1 miles
- Queens Head 4 10 miles
Local points of interest
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 9.2 miles
- Cragside Estate 10.4 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.4 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 13.5 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.5 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 13.6 miles
- The Cheviot Hills Hill 14.5 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 15.4 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16.4 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 16.7 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 16.8 miles