Horsley
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.992, -1.885 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 07 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Horsley is a small, rural parish in Northumberland, in north‑east England, set among gently rolling farmland, hedgerows and pockets of woodland. The area preserves traditional field patterns and stone-built farmsteads, offering a quiet countryside character that still sits within commuting reach of larger centres such as Newcastle.
Historically shaped by agriculture and local estates, the parish features vernacular architecture, converted barns and modest modern homes. Community life tends to be close‑knit, with parish events and local groups forming the social hub, and a strong interest in conserving the landscape and rural way of life.
Postcode districts covering Horsley
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 9.9 miles16 km
- Sunderland 19.7 miles31.6 km
- South Shields 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Gateshead 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Washington 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Durham 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Wallsend 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Newburn 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Whitley Bay 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Blyth 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Chester-le-Street 15.1 miles24.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Horsley Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Ovington Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ovingham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ouston Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Newton Hall Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Prudhoe North Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Prudhoe Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Wylam Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bywell Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Prudhoe South Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Stamfordham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Horsley
NE15 0NB, NE15 0NN, NE43 7UZ, NE15 0PD, NE18 0LL, NE42 6HL, NE15 0NQ, NE18 0LH, NE15 0PB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 38 miles61.1 km
- Prudhoe Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Wylam Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Horsley Ad
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Michelangelos 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Beresford Arms 3 9.9 miles16 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 8.2 miles13.3 km
- The Coach and Horses 8.6 miles13.9 km
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 10.5 miles16.8 km
- St James' Park Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 10.6 miles17 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Ravensworth Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km