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 miles
- South Shields 22.5 miles
- Gateshead 20.9 miles
- Washington 24.8 miles
- Wallsend 18.8 miles
- Newburn 16.3 miles
- Whitley Bay 18.1 miles
- Blyth 12.8 miles
- Cramlington 12.5 miles
- Consett 25 miles
- Ashington 10.3 miles
- Jarrow 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Netherwitton Parish 1 mile
- Nunnykirk Parish 2.7 miles
- Longhorsley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Meldon Parish 3.3 miles
- Hartburn Parish 3.7 miles
- Hebron Parish 4.2 miles
- Fair Moor Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Hesleyhurst Parish 4.7 miles
- Brinkburn Parish 5.2 miles
- Tritlington and West Chevington Parish 5.4 miles
- Mitford Parish 5.4 miles
- Burgham Built-up area 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Longhorsley
NE61 3QP, NE61 6GJ, NE61 2FY, NE61 2ZN, NE61 3PL, NE61 4JW, NE65 8XD, NE65 9EL, NE61 3PW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 13.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.1 miles
- Morpeth Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Pegswood Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels in Longhorsley Ad
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 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 6.1 miles
- Cragside Estate 6.4 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 9.3 miles
- Blagdon Hall Estate 10.8 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 12.7 miles
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.6 miles
- Hulne Park Estate 14.2 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 14.7 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 15.1 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 17.2 miles