Wooler
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.544, -2.016 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 99 27 |
| Population: | 1,983 |
| Dialling code: | 01668 (Bamburgh) |
Wooler is a small market town in the rolling countryside of Northumberland, England, often described as the "gateway to the Cheviot Hills". Sitting in the green valley carved by the River Till, it’s a popular base for walkers, mountain bikers and birdwatchers heading into the hills and the nearby Northumberland National Park, and provides easy access to the region’s striking coast and historic islands such as Holy Island.
The town has medieval market-town roots and sits close to ancient sites like Yeavering Bell, reflecting a long local history of farming and border life. Today its economy blends agriculture with tourism and small independent shops, cafés and inns, and the community retains a lively mix of outdoor-focused culture and local events that appeal to both residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Wooler
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 15.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Akeld Parish 1.6 miles
- Earle Parish 2.4 miles
- Lilburn Parish 3.3 miles
- Ilderton Parish 3.4 miles
- Doddington Parish 4 miles
- Ewart Parish 4.1 miles
- Chatton Parish 4.6 miles
- Roddam Parish 5.1 miles
- Milfield Parish 5.2 miles
- Kirknewton Parish 5.3 miles
- Chillingham Parish 5.3 miles
- Wooperton Built-up area 6.3 miles
Example postcodes in Wooler
NE71 6DN, NE71 6PB, NE71 6NF, NE71 6LS, NE71 6AS, NE71 6DR, NE71 6BW, NE71 6BP, NE71 6QE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 37.3 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 59.7 miles
- Chathill 12.1 miles
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 16 miles
Hotels in Wooler Ad
Local points of interest
- Ewart Park Estate 2 miles
- Fowberry Tower Estate 3.3 miles
- Lilburn Tower Estate 4 miles
- Roddam Estate 5.7 miles
- Haggerston Castle Estate 10.2 miles
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.1 miles
- Coldstream Priory Historic site 11.7 miles
- Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 12.1 miles
- Lindisfarne museum Museum 12.1 miles
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 12.4 miles
- Milne Graden Estate 12.9 miles
- Cocklawburn Beach Beach 13.1 miles