Melkridge
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.991, -2.416 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 73 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
Melkridge is a small rural settlement in Northumberland, England, set in the gentle Tyne valley close to the River South Tyne. It sits a short drive from the A69 and the market towns of Haltwhistle and Hexham, with open views towards the North Pennines AONB; the surrounding lanes and footpaths make it a quiet base for walkers and people exploring the wider Hadrian’s Wall country.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy remains largely farming‑based with a mix of stone cottages and converted farm buildings; the hamlet retains a small, close‑knit community feel rather than tourist bustle. Its location in a landscape shaped by rural industry and Roman and medieval routes gives it a discreet historic interest, while the ease of road and rail access nearby keeps it connected to larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Melkridge
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Henshaw Parish 1.4 miles
- Haydon and Hadrian Ward 1.8 miles
- Redburn Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Haltwhistle Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Greenhead Parish 3 miles
- Bardon Mill Parish 3.1 miles
- Featherstone Parish 4.6 miles
- Coanwood Parish 5.5 miles
- Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish 5.5 miles
- Thirlwall Parish 5.5 miles
- Gilsland Built-up area 6.2 miles
- Hartleyburn Parish 6.3 miles
Example postcodes in Melkridge
NE49 0LS, NE49 0LL, NE49 0NA, NE49 9PN, NE49 9PH, NE47 7EX, NE49 0LX, NE49 9PW, NE49 9PF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 28.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.5 miles
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Melkridge Ad
- The Bowes Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- The Twice Brewed Inn 3 1 mile
- Centre Of Britain Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Manor House Hotel and Restaurant 4 2.2 miles
- Langley Castle Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Greenhead Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- The Elks Head Inn 4 6.5 miles
- The Red Lion 4 8.7 miles
- The Kirkstyle Inn & Sportsman Rest 8.4 miles
- Newbrough Bunkhouse 8.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 2.2 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 2.3 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.7 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 8.2 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.2 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.2 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 11.3 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 11.7 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 15.2 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.3 miles
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 17.4 miles