Prudhoe
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.956, -1.86 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 09 62 |
| Population: | 12,075 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 |
Prudhoe is a small town and civil parish in Northumberland on the south bank of the River Tyne, about eleven miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town is dominated by the stone keep of Prudhoe Castle, a medieval stronghold overlooking the river, and sits at the eastern end of the Tyne Valley, with pleasant riverside walks and easy access to the green landscapes and Roman remains of Hadrian's Wall country.
Historically linked to coal mining and railway engineering, the area expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries and today functions largely as a commuter and local service centre, with light industry, shops and a station on the Tyne Valley Line providing links to Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle. A strong community life, sports clubs and local groups help retain a village feel despite suburban growth.
Postcode districts covering Prudhoe
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Sunderland 18 miles29 km
- South Shields 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Gateshead 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Washington 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Durham 16.8 miles27 km
- Wallsend 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Newburn 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Whitley Bay 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Blyth 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Peterlee 24.6 miles39.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Prudhoe Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Prudhoe North Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Prudhoe South Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ovingham Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Ovington Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Stocksfield Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Horsley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Wylam Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hedley Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Crawcrook and Greenside Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Chopwell Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Newton Hall Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Prudhoe
NE42 5AY, NE42 5QN, NE42 6NP, NE42 5BY, NE42 5JZ, NE42 6EU, NE42 6NX, NE42 5QW, NE42 5LH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.3 miles56.8 km
- Prudhoe Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Wylam Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Eldon Square bus station 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Haymarket bus station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Prudhoe Ad
- Michelangelos 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 8.9 miles14.2 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
Schools in Prudhoe
- Adderlane Academy Primary
- Highfield Middle School All ages
- Mickley First School Primary
- Prudhoe Community High School Secondary
- Prudhoe West Academy Primary
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Primary
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ravensworth Estate 9 miles14.4 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 9.5 miles15.3 km
- St James' Park Stadium 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 9.9 miles16 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 10 miles16 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 10 miles16.1 km