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 miles37.4 km
- Wallsend 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Newburn 24 miles38.6 km
- Whitley Bay 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Blyth 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Cramlington 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Ashington 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Tynemouth 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bedlington 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Morpeth 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Ponteland 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Swarland Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Felton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Acklington Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Longframlington Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Amble West with Warkworth Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Shilbottle Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Thirston Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Burgham Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Brinkburn Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- South Broomhill Built-up area 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Warkworth Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Edlingham Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
NE65 9LD, NE65 9FP, NE65 9LJ, NE65 9JN, NE65 9JH, NE65 9LB, NE65 9DZ, NE65 9PA, NE65 9ND … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 57.9 miles93.2 km
- Acklington Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland Ad
- The Cookie Jar 6 miles9.7 km
- The Anglers Arms 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Warkworth House Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Red Lion Inn Alnmouth 5 6.2 miles10 km
- The Whittling House 6.2 miles10 km
- The Amble Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- White Swan Hotel 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Hermitage Inn 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Hope and Anchor Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Sun Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
Schools in Newton-on-the-Moor and Swarland
- Swarland Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hulne Park Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Cragside Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Warkworth Harbour Harbour 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Cockle Park Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bluebell Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Newminster Abbey Historic site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Roddam Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Biddlestone Hall Estate 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.9 miles25.5 km