Wylam
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.982, -1.821 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 11 65 |
| Population: | 1,412 |
| Dialling code: | 01661 (Prudhoe) |
Wylam is a small riverside village in Northumberland set on the north bank of the River Tyne, roughly eleven miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It sits on the scenic Tyne Valley and the Tyne Valley rail line, making it popular with walkers, cyclists and commuters; the riverside paths and cycle routes that pass through the village are a major draw for day visitors from the city.
Wylam has a strong industrial heritage - it was the birthplace of George Stephenson and the site where early steam locomotives were developed for the local collieries - but today the economy is largely residential with a lively local community, village amenities and a steady trickle of visitors interested in its engineering history and attractive riverside setting. Historic buildings, memorials to its railway past and community events give the place a distinct sense of identity despite its commuter role.
Postcode districts covering Wylam
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 7.5 miles12 km
- Sunderland 17 miles27.4 km
- South Shields 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Gateshead 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Washington 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Durham 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Wallsend 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Newburn 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Whitley Bay 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Blyth 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Peterlee 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Wylam Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Heddon-on-the-Wall Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Horsley Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Prudhoe North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Prudhoe Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Prudhoe South Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ovingham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Crawcrook and Greenside Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ponteland South with Heddon Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Throckley Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Ryton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ovington Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Wylam
NE41 8AS, NE41 8DU, NE41 8BB, NE41 8EU, NE41 8AL, NE41 8HP, NE41 8EP, NE41 8EY, NE41 8DG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.2 miles58.2 km
- Wylam Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Prudhoe Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Eldon Square bus station 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Haymarket bus station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Wylam Ad
- Michelangelos 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Great North Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Novotel Newcastle Airport 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Wylam
- Wylam First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woolsington Hall Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 7.8 miles12.6 km
- St James' Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 8 miles12.8 km
- Ravensworth Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km