Ovingham
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.971, -1.866 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 08 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Ovingham is a compact riverside village in Northumberland, set on the north bank of the River Tyne and within easy reach of market towns and cities such as Hexham and Newcastle upon Tyne. Its origins are medieval and the village retains a mix of stone-built houses and riverside green spaces; historically the river and nearby transport routes shaped local industry and farming, while quieter lanes and footpaths now attract walkers and birdwatchers.
Today Ovingham feels like a close-knit community with a modest local economy centred on small businesses, commuting to nearby urban centres, and agriculture in the surrounding countryside. Social life is driven by village groups, occasional local events and the riverbank amenities, giving it the character of a peaceful Northumbrian settlement with easy access to larger cultural and retail facilities.
Postcode districts covering Ovingham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 9.4 miles
- Sunderland 18.5 miles
- South Shields 17.7 miles
- Gateshead 11.1 miles
- Washington 14.9 miles
- Durham 17.7 miles
- Wallsend 13.8 miles
- Newburn 5.2 miles
- Whitley Bay 16.8 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 18 miles
- Blyth 17 miles
- Chester-le-Street 13.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Prudhoe North Ward 0.7 miles
- Prudhoe Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ovington Parish 0.9 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Prudhoe South Ward 1.5 miles
- Wylam Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Stocksfield Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Bywell Parish 3.3 miles
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Hedley Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ovingham
NE42 6AL, NE42 6BP, NE42 6BL, NE42 6AZ, NE42 6AN, NE42 6AY, NE42 6BE, NE42 6BH, NE42 6AA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.3 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 9.9 miles
- Haymarket bus station 10 miles
Hotels near Ovingham Ad
- Host & Stay | Snoozy Goose 0.3 miles
- Duke of Wellington 5 3.2 miles
- The Ship Inn 1.7 miles
- Anchor Inn 4 4.3 miles
- Black Bull 1.8 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 7.6 miles
- Michelangelos - Rooms, Restaurant & Bar 5.5 miles
- Rose and Crown 4 7.9 miles
- The Keelman 5 4.9 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 5.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.5 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 6.9 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 7.9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 8.7 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 9.5 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 9.6 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 9.7 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 9.7 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 9.9 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 10.1 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 10.2 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 10.3 miles