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 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bowsden Parish 0.6 miles
- Lowick Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Kyloe Parish 2.8 miles
- Haggerston Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Ancroft Parish 3.8 miles
- Doddington Parish 4.1 miles
- Ford Parish 4.8 miles
- Shoreswood Parish 4.9 miles
- Duddo Parish 5.6 miles
- Milfield Parish 5.7 miles
- Berwick West with Ord Ward 6.1 miles
- Ord Parish 6.1 miles
Example postcodes in Norham and Islandshires
TD12 4UD, TD15 2TE, TD12 4SB, TD12 4TR, TD12 4SY, TD15 2TT, TD15 2RB, TD12 4XQ, TD15 2GW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 44.8 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 56.6 miles
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 7.9 miles
- Chathill 14.5 miles
Hotels in Norham and Islandshires Ad
- The Black Bull Inn
- Manor House Hotel 3
- The White Swan Inn
- The Lindisfarne Inn - The Inn Collection Group 3
- The Blue Bell Inn 4
- Host & Stay | The Homestead
- Host & Stay | Dolphin Dream
- Collingwood Arms 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 miles
- Cocklawburn Beach Beach 5.2 miles
- Ewart Park Estate 6.7 miles
- Shielfield Park Stadium 6.9 miles
- Berwick Harbour Harbour 7.4 miles
- Milne Graden Estate 8 miles
- Lindisfarne museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 8.1 miles
- Fowberry Tower Estate 8.2 miles
- Paxton House Estate 8.5 miles
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 8.7 miles
- Coldstream Priory Historic site 9.5 miles