Longhorsley
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.244, -1.769 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 14 94 |
| Population: | 887 |
Longhorsley is a compact village in Northumberland, set in gently rolling farmland a few miles west of Morpeth. It feels typically Northumbrian with stone cottages and hedged fields, giving easy access to quiet lanes and country walks while sitting within commuting distance of larger urban centres such as Newcastle upon Tyne.
The village retains a strong local identity: a parish church, a village hall and at least one traditional pub act as social hubs, and the local economy is still rooted in agriculture alongside residents who commute for work. Longstanding community groups and occasional village events keep a close-knit, rural character, while scattered historic buildings and field patterns hint at its long agricultural past.
Postcode districts covering Longhorsley
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 17.8 miles28.7 km
- South Shields 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Gateshead 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Wallsend 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Newburn 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Whitley Bay 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Blyth 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cramlington 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Ashington 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Jarrow 22.4 miles36 km
- Hebburn 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Tynemouth 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Burgham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Tritlington and West Chevington Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Thirston Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Brinkburn Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Netherwitton Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Nunnykirk Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Hebron Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Felton Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Longframlington Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hesleyhurst Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Fair Moor Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Meldon Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Longhorsley
NE65 8UN, NE65 8UX, NE65 8UU, NE65 8UQ, NE65 8UR, NE65 8UH, NE65 8UZ, NE65 8UY, NE65 8UW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 52.5 miles84.6 km
- Widdrington Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Acklington Railway Station 6.3 miles10.2 km
Hotels near Longhorsley Ad
- The Anglers Arms 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Beresford Arms 3 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Portland Hotel 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.2 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Hermitage Inn 3 9.5 miles15.2 km
- The Sun Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Queens Head 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
Schools in Longhorsley
- Longhorsley St Helen's C of E Aided First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cockle Park Estate 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cragside Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 6 miles9.7 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Hulne Park Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 14.9 miles24 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.7 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km