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 miles
- Ashington 20.7 miles
- Bedlington 22.8 miles
- Morpeth 20.1 miles
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eglingham Parish 2.2 miles
- Rennington Parish 2.7 miles
- Denwick Parish 3.6 miles
- Alnwick Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Hedgeley Parish 4.3 miles
- Newton-by-the-Sea Parish 5.1 miles
- Bewick Parish 5.2 miles
- Embleton Built-up area 5.3 miles
- Longhoughton Built-up area 5.4 miles
- Ellingham Parish 5.5 miles
- Craster Parish 5.6 miles
- Edlingham Parish 5.7 miles
Example postcodes in Longhoughton
NE66 3DW, NE66 3JH, NE66 3EH, NE66 3LQ, NE66 3TJ, NE66 3JE, NE66 4RU, NE66 3HS, NE66 3EZ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 28.8 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 66.5 miles
- Chathill 6 miles
- Alnmouth Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels in Longhoughton Ad
- The Dirty Bottles Inn 4
- Hope and Anchor Hotel 3
- Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa 4
- The Joiners Arms 5
- The Tankerville Arms
- The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group 3
- Bailiffgate
- YHA Alnwick - Partner
- The Sun Rooms
- The Plough
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 miles
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 6.5 miles
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 6.8 miles
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.3 miles
- Lilburn Tower Estate 8.5 miles
- Roddam Estate 8.6 miles
- Fowberry Tower Estate 9.8 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 11 miles
- Cragside Estate 11.9 miles
- Ewart Park Estate 14.1 miles
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 14.4 miles
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 14.8 miles