Longhorsley
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.215, -1.815 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 11 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01670 (Morpeth) |
Longhorsley is a small, largely rural ward in Northumberland, England, a few miles west of Morpeth. The area includes the village and surrounding hamlets set among rolling farmland, hedgerows and country lanes, giving it a quiet, countryside character while sitting within easy reach of larger towns via the main road network.
Its economy remains rooted in agriculture alongside a growing number of commuters and small local businesses, and the built environment features traditional stone cottages and older farm buildings that hint at a long history. Social life centres on community hubs such as the village hall and pub, with local events, walking and conservation activities keeping a strong sense of place and neighbourliness.
Postcode districts covering Longhorsley
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 16.6 miles26.7 km
- South Shields 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Gateshead 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Washington 24.8 miles40 km
- Wallsend 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Newburn 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Whitley Bay 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Blyth 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Cramlington 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Consett 25 miles40.2 km
- Ashington 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Jarrow 21.8 miles35 km
Neighbouring places
- Netherwitton Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Nunnykirk Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Longhorsley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Meldon Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hartburn Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Hebron Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Fair Moor Built-up area 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Hesleyhurst Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Brinkburn Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Tritlington and West Chevington Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Mitford Parish 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Burgham Built-up area 5.6 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Longhorsley
NE61 2YN, NE65 8RD, NE61 4PR, NE61 3PR, NE65 8PT, NE61 2ZN, NE61 3TR, NE65 9EX, NE65 9QL … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.1 miles82.3 km
- Morpeth Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Pegswood Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
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Schools in Longhorsley
- Cambo First School Primary
- Longhorsley St Helen's C of E Aided First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cockle Park Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Cragside Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Blagdon Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Hulne Park Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 17.2 miles27.7 km