Longhoughton
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.454, -1.749 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 15 17 |
| Dialling code: | 01665 (Alnwick) |
Longhoughton is a largely rural ward on the Northumberland coast of England, set between arable farmland and the North Sea with wide coastal views. It sits a short drive from the market town of Alnwick and the small harbour town of Amble, and the neighbourhood feels the presence of nearby RAF Boulmer; the mix of sea, shore and countryside gives the area a strong sense of place and interest for walkers and birdwatchers.
Locally the community has historic roots - its medieval parish church and traditional village core sit alongside 19th- and 20th-century developments - and the economy remains a mix of agriculture, small-scale tourism and commuting to nearby towns. There is an active village life with events and a village hall, and conservation-minded residents often highlight the coastal habitats and rural character that make the ward distinctive.
Postcode districts covering Longhoughton
Most populated places nearby
- Blyth 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Ashington 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Bedlington 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Morpeth 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Eglingham Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Rennington Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Denwick Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Alnwick Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hedgeley Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Newton-by-the-Sea Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Bewick Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Embleton Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Longhoughton Built-up area 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Ellingham Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Craster Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Edlingham Parish 5.7 miles9.1 km
Example postcodes in Longhoughton
NE66 4AF, NE66 3TL, NE66 3BL, NE66 3EY, NE66 3ET, NE66 3AL, NE66 2JN, NE67 5DG, NE66 3LG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 66.5 miles107 km
- Chathill 6 miles9.6 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels in Longhoughton Ad
- The Tankerville Arms 4
- The Cookie Jar
- The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate 4
- Beadnell Towers Hotel 5
- The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth 5
- The Whittling House
- Warkworth House Hotel 3
- The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell 4
- Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa 4
- The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel 3
Schools in Longhoughton
- Ellingham C of E Primary School Primary
- Embleton Vincent Edwards C of E Primary School Primary
- Longhoughton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hulne Park Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Roddam Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 11 miles17.6 km
- Cragside Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Ewart Park Estate 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 14.8 miles23.8 km