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 miles
- Sunderland 19.7 miles
- South Shields 18.4 miles
- Gateshead 12.2 miles
- Washington 16.1 miles
- Durham 19.3 miles
- Wallsend 14.4 miles
- Newburn 5.9 miles
- Whitley Bay 17.1 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 19.4 miles
- Blyth 16.7 miles
- Chester-le-Street 15.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Horsley Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Ovington Parish 1.5 miles
- Ovingham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Prudhoe North Ward 2.3 miles
- Prudhoe Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Wylam Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bywell Parish 2.9 miles
- Prudhoe South Ward 3.1 miles
- Stamfordham Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Horsley
NE15 0PD, NE18 0LJ, NE43 7XD, NE15 0NT, NE15 0PE, NE15 0NN, NE15 0NH, NE15 0LY, NE42 6HJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 38 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 2 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Horsley Ad
- Duke of Wellington 5 2.7 miles
- Host & Stay | Snoozy Goose 1.8 miles
- The Ship Inn 2.7 miles
- Black Bull 2.7 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 4.3 miles
- Anchor Inn 4 5.7 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 7.5 miles
- Rose and Crown 4 8.2 miles
- Michelangelos - Rooms, Restaurant & Bar 6.5 miles
- Host & Stay | Kenmore 5.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.8 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 5.9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 7.8 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.4 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 10.5 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 10.5 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 10.6 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 10.7 miles