Heddon-on-the-Wall
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55, -1.809 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 12 67 |
| Population: | 1,318 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
The village and civil parish of Heddon-on-the-Wall sits in Northumberland, to the west of Newcastle, occupying gently rolling agricultural country where a stretch of Hadrian's Wall and associated Roman features are still visible in the landscape. Its setting gives easy access to the Hadrian's Wall Path and a network of local footpaths favoured by walkers and history enthusiasts.
Historically shaped by the Roman frontier, the community today mixes farming with commuter life, a small cluster of shops and pubs, a primary school and active village groups; local events and conservation efforts help keep a strong social fabric while the Roman remains continue to give the place a distinctive cultural and tourist appeal.
Postcode districts covering Heddon-on-the-Wall
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Sunderland 17.1 miles27.5 km
- South Shields 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Gateshead 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Washington 13.6 miles22 km
- Durham 18 miles28.9 km
- Wallsend 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Newburn 3.1 miles5 km
- Whitley Bay 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Blyth 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Peterlee 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Ponteland South with Heddon Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Wylam Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Throckley Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Horsley Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Medburn Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ouston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Walbottle Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Crawcrook and Greenside Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ryton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Prudhoe North Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Ovingham Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Heddon-on-the-Wall
NE15 0EG, NE15 0DY, NE15 0DP, NE15 0EB, NE15 0BP, NE15 0DB, NE15 0EA, NE15 0JS, NE15 0BN … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37.2 miles59.8 km
- Wylam Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Prudhoe Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Eldon Square bus station 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Haymarket bus station 7.9 miles12.7 km
Hotels near Heddon-on-the-Wall Ad
- Michelangelos 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Great North Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 8.2 miles13.1 km
Schools in Heddon-on-the-Wall
- Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woolsington Hall Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- St James' Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Ravensworth Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km