Norham and Islandshires
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.661, -2.008 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 99 40 |
| Dialling code: | 01289 (Berwick-on-Tweed) |
Norham and Islandshires occupy a quiet, rural stretch of northern Northumberland on the south bank of the River Tweed, close to Berwick-upon-Tweed. The area is centred on the small village of Norham, where the dramatic ruins of Norham Castle overlook the river, and it includes a scatter of villages, farmland and coastal fringe that together give the landscape a distinct borderland character.
Historically this has been a contested frontier with Scotland, so history and heritage are strong selling points for visitors, alongside good walking, wildlife- and birdwatching. The local economy is largely agricultural with a boost from tourism and some commuting to nearby towns; social life tends to be village-focused and close-knit, with limited services but lively seasonal events that celebrate the area's historic and natural attractions. The name "Islandshires" also recalls historic ties to the coastal islands and parishes such as Holy Island (Lindisfarne).
Postcode districts covering Norham and Islandshires
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 7.6 miles12.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Bowsden Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Lowick Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kyloe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Haggerston Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ancroft Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Doddington Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Ford Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Shoreswood Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Duddo Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Milfield Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Berwick West with Ord Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ord Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
Example postcodes in Norham and Islandshires
TD15 2SL, TD15 2UR, TD15 2GP, TD15 2TP, TD15 2PL, TD15 2TF, NE66 5RY, TD15 2UF, TD15 2RA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 44.8 miles72.1 km
- Edinburgh Airport 56.6 miles91.2 km
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Chathill 14.5 miles23.4 km
Hotels in Norham and Islandshires Ad
- The Victoria Hotel,Bar,Bistro
- The Collingwood Arms Hotel
- The Island View - A1
- Manor House Hotel Holy Island
- Blue Bell Hotel
Schools in Norham and Islandshires
- Ford Castle Residential Centre Further education
- Holy Island C of E Primary School Primary
- Hugh Joicey C of E Primary School, Ford Primary
- Longridge Towers School Independent - all ages
- Lowick C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Norham St Ceolwulfs C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
- Scremerston First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haggerston Castle Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Cocklawburn Beach Beach 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ewart Park Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Shielfield Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Berwick Harbour Harbour 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Milne Graden Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Lindisfarne museum Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 8.1 miles13 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Paxton House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Coldstream Priory Historic site 9.5 miles15.2 km