North Sunderland
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.579, -1.67 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 20 31 |
| Population: | 1,843 |
| Dialling code: | 01668 (Bamburgh) |
Nestled on the north Northumberland coast, North Sunderland is a small coastal parish in Northumberland, England, closely linked with the adjacent village of Seahouses. Facing the North Sea, its working harbour and quays serve both local fishing boats and tourist launches to the Farne Islands, making seafood and visitor services important parts of the local economy.
The area retains a strong maritime character born of its fishing past and remains popular with walkers, birdwatchers and families drawn by nearby landmarks such as Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island. Socially it blends a close-knit resident community with a seasonal influx of visitors and holiday homes, giving a relaxed, informal feel typical of Northumberland’s coastal villages.
Postcode districts covering North Sunderland
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 18.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Seahouses and North Sunderland Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Beadnell Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bamburgh Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Ellingham Parish 4 miles
- Adderstone with Lucker Parish 4.5 miles
- Newton-by-the-Sea Parish 4.7 miles
- Embleton Built-up area 5.8 miles
- Belford Built-up area 6.3 miles
- Middleton Parish 7 miles
- Craster Parish 7.4 miles
- Rennington Parish 7.9 miles
- Holy Island Parish 8.8 miles
Example postcodes in North Sunderland
NE68 7RS, NE68 7UL, NE68 7SW, NE68 7UP, NE68 7RN, NE68 7XY, NE68 7TB, NE68 7BE, NE68 7XZ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 37.4 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 71 miles
- Chathill 3.3 miles
- Alnmouth Railway Station 13 miles
Hotels in North Sunderland Ad
- The Bamburgh Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group 3
- Links Lets Room Only 2
- The Olde Ship Inn
- The Hides
- Host & Stay - Cheviot View
- Host & Stay | Amberleigh
- Host & Stay | Highgarth
- Host & Stay | The Old Smokey
- Host & Stay | Castle View
Schools in North Sunderland
- Seahouses Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.9 miles
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 7.5 miles
- Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 8.1 miles
- Lindisfarne museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Fowberry Tower Estate 10.5 miles
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 10.5 miles
- Hulne Park Estate 11.7 miles
- Lilburn Tower Estate 12.2 miles
- Haggerston Castle Estate 12.5 miles
- Roddam Estate 14 miles
- Ewart Park Estate 14.9 miles