Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.33, -1.732 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 17 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01665 (Alnwick) |
The civil parish centred on Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland lies in rural Northumberland, a few miles west of the market town of Alnwick and within easy reach of the A1 and the Northumberland coast. The landscape is classically Northumbrian - rolling arable and pastoral fields, hedgerows and small woods, with views that on a clear day can reach towards the Cheviot Hills and the sea.
Both settlements have agricultural roots but different characters: Swarland was largely remodelled in the 19th century as a planned estate village and retains a cluster of historic houses and listed buildings, while Newton-on-the-Moor grew as a roadside settlement serving farms and travellers. Today the area mixes farming with commuters and small local enterprises, and a lively community scene of village halls, events and traditional pubs helps sustain rural social life.
Postcode districts covering Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 23.2 miles
- Wallsend 24.1 miles
- Newburn 24 miles
- Whitley Bay 22.2 miles
- Blyth 16.2 miles
- Cramlington 17.7 miles
- Ashington 12.7 miles
- Tynemouth 24.1 miles
- Bedlington 14.5 miles
- Morpeth 11.5 miles
- Ponteland 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Swarland Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Felton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Acklington Parish 2.9 miles
- Longframlington Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Amble West with Warkworth Ward 3.4 miles
- Shilbottle Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Thirston Parish 3.7 miles
- Burgham Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Brinkburn Parish 4.3 miles
- South Broomhill Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Warkworth Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Edlingham Parish 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
NE65 9HZ, NE65 9JF, NE65 9HH, NE65 9QT, NE65 9JX, NE65 9HX, NE65 9LP, NE65 9AR, NE65 9BG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 57.9 miles
- Acklington Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Alnmouth Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland Ad
- The Cook and Barker Inn 4 0.8 miles
- The Granby Inn 4 3 miles
- The Anglers Arms 4 3.9 miles
- The Dirty Bottles Inn 4 6 miles
- The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group 3 5 miles
- Hope and Anchor Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Sun Hotel Warkworth 3 4.9 miles
- YHA Alnwick - Partner 5.8 miles
- Host & Stay | Long View Lodge 3.8 miles
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
- Swarland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hulne Park Estate 6.1 miles
- Cragside Estate 6.3 miles
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 6.5 miles
- Cockle Park Estate 8 miles
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Bluebell Wood Forest 10.9 miles
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 12.1 miles
- Roddam Estate 13.2 miles
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.2 miles
- Lilburn Tower Estate 14.6 miles
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.9 miles