Ovingham
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.972, -1.861 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 09 64 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Ovingham sits on the north bank of the River Tyne in rural Northumberland, in the Tyne Valley a short distance from market towns such as Corbridge and Hexham and within commuting reach of Newcastle. Its riverside setting, stone-built houses and narrow lanes give the village a distinctly rural, historic feel, with the wider landscape linking easily to Hadrian's Wall country and other Roman sites.
Historically centred on river trade and agriculture, the community today mixes local farming and small businesses with residents who travel to larger towns for work; a busy village life is sustained by local clubs, a village hall and seasonal events, while the surrounding countryside attracts walkers and anglers. The combination of attractive scenery and proximity to regional centres makes it popular with families and commuters seeking a quieter pace.
Postcode districts covering Ovingham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 9.1 miles
- Sunderland 18.3 miles
- South Shields 17.5 miles
- Gateshead 10.9 miles
- Washington 14.7 miles
- Durham 17.6 miles
- Wallsend 13.6 miles
- Newburn 4.9 miles
- Whitley Bay 16.6 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 17.8 miles
- Blyth 16.7 miles
- Chester-le-Street 13.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ovingham Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Prudhoe North Ward 0.6 miles
- Prudhoe Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Horsley Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Ovington Parish 1.1 miles
- Prudhoe South Ward 1.4 miles
- Wylam Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Stocksfield Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Newton Hall Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Ouston Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Crawcrook and Greenside Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Ovingham
NE42 6BP, NE42 6AB, NE42 6AH, NE42 6BW, NE42 6BQ, NE42 6AZ, NE42 6AG, NE42 6AR, NE42 6AA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.3 miles
- Prudhoe Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Wylam Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 9.7 miles
- Haymarket bus station 9.8 miles
Hotels near Ovingham Ad
- Host & Stay | Snoozy Goose 0.5 miles
- The Ship Inn 1.5 miles
- Duke of Wellington 5 3.4 miles
- Black Bull 1.5 miles
- Anchor Inn 4 4.5 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport 4 7.4 miles
- Michelangelos - Rooms, Restaurant & Bar 5.3 miles
- The Keelman 5 4.6 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel and Golf - Spa is re-opening in September2026 5 6 miles
- Rose and Crown 4 8.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.7 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 7.1 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 7.7 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 8.6 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 9.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 9.4 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 9.5 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 9.5 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 9.7 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 9.8 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 10 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 10 miles