Horsley
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.987, -1.854 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 09 65 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Horsley in Northumberland, England is a quietly picturesque rural village set among the rolling farmland and drystone walls typical of the county. Its character is defined by a cluster of stone cottages, working farms and scattered farmsteads; historically agriculture and small rural trades have shaped the settlement and its landscape.
Today the village retains a strong community spirit centred on local gatherings and the parish church, while many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Walkers and wildlife enthusiasts appreciate the peaceful lanes and hedgerows, and Horsley sits within easy reach of the wider historic and natural attractions that draw people to Northumberland.
Postcode districts covering Horsley
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 8.7 miles
- Sunderland 18.4 miles
- South Shields 17.2 miles
- Gateshead 11 miles
- Washington 14.8 miles
- Durham 18.3 miles
- Wallsend 13.2 miles
- Newburn 4.6 miles
- Whitley Bay 16 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 18.2 miles
- Blyth 15.9 miles
- Chester-le-Street 13.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ovingham Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Wylam Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Prudhoe North Ward 1.6 miles
- Prudhoe Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ovington Parish 1.8 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Prudhoe South Ward 2.2 miles
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Ponteland South with Heddon Ward 2.8 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 3 miles
- Crawcrook and Greenside Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Throckley Built-up area 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Horsley
NE15 0PD, NE15 0AG, NE15 0AF, NE15 0NN, NE15 0NB, NE15 0NS, NE15 0NJ, NE15 0PA, NE15 0NW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 7.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37.1 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 9.5 miles
- Haymarket bus station 9.5 miles
Hotels near Horsley Ad
- The Ship Inn 1.4 miles
- Duke of Wellington 5 3.8 miles
- Host & Stay | Snoozy Goose 1.5 miles
- Black Bull 1.5 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 6.6 miles
- Anchor Inn 4 5.6 miles
- Michelangelos - Rooms, Restaurant & Bar 5.2 miles
- The Keelman 5 4.3 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 5.4 miles
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 9.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 7 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 7.2 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 7.5 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 9.3 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 9.3 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 9.4 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 9.5 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 9.6 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 9.7 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 9.8 miles