Humshaugh
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.074, -2.196 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 87 75 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
The ward centred on Humshaugh lies in rural Northumberland in the north of England, tucked beside the River North Tyne and within easy reach of the line of Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman remains at Chesters Roman Fort near Chollerford. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, wooded river valleys and quiet lanes leading to market towns such as Hexham.
Historically part of the Anglo‑Scottish borderlands, the area keeps a strong rural identity: agriculture remains important while heritage tourism, outdoor recreation and some commuting to nearby towns bolster the local economy. Community life is typically small and close‑knit, centred on village halls, churches, a handful of pubs and seasonal events that reflect local traditions.
Postcode districts covering Humshaugh
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 22.8 miles
- Newburn 19.2 miles
- Cramlington 23.9 miles
- Consett 20.7 miles
- Stanley 24.5 miles
- Bedlington 24.4 miles
- Whickham 22.2 miles
- Morpeth 21 miles
- Prudhoe 15.6 miles
- Hexham 8.1 miles
- Annfield Plain 23.3 miles
- Ponteland 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Simonburn Parish 2.9 miles
- Chollerton Parish 3 miles
- Birtley Parish 3.7 miles
- Humshaugh Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Wark Parish 4.2 miles
- Warden Parish 4.6 miles
- Newbrough Parish 4.6 miles
- Bellingham Built-up area 5.4 miles
- Wall Parish 5.7 miles
- Acomb Built-up area 6.6 miles
- Bavington Parish 6.8 miles
- Haydon Parish 6.9 miles
Example postcodes in Humshaugh
NE46 4SW, NE47 5LW, NE48 3JB, NE48 3AQ, NE48 3HP, NE48 3QD, NE48 3HH, NE47 5DQ, NE46 4SH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 49.5 miles
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 7.1 miles
- Hexham Railway Station 8 miles
Hotels in Humshaugh Ad
- Black Bull Bellingham
- Battlesteads 4
- George Hotel
- The Boatside Inn 4
- The Red Lion 4
- Riverdale Hall Hotel & Leisure 3
- Barrasford Arms
- NE46 4PW 3
- Newbrough Bunkhouse
- Host & Stay | Maggie's
Schools in Humshaugh
- Chollerton C of E Aided First School Primary
- Humshaugh C of E First School Primary
- Newbrough C of E Primary School Primary
- Wark C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 2.9 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 2.9 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 4 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 4.1 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.8 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 8.2 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 8.5 miles
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 8.7 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.3 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 17 miles
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 19 miles