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Towns in Northumberland
Acklington
Acomb
Akeld
Aldborough
The charming village of Aldborough, was once the important Roman garrison town of Isurium Brigantium a major settlement for the Brigantes, the largest tribe in Roman Britain.
Allendale Town
Allenheads
Allerdean
Alnham
Alnmouth
Alnmouth was once one of the most important medieval sea ports between the Tweed and Tyne.
Alnwick
Alnwick is the historic county town of Northumberland. Cobbled streets, narrow alleys and fine buildings combine to make Alnwick one of the most picturesque market towns, it is situated in the very heart of Northumberland.
Alwinton
Amble
Amble is at the mouth of the River Coquet. From the harbour you can see the daily catches of fish being unloaded; view the stunning sight of Warkworth Castle on the horizon. The RSPB reserve lies a mile off the coastline on Coquet Island.
Ancroft
Ashington
There is no escape from the fact that coal was largely responsible for the development of Ashington. Prior to the first efforts to extract coal early in the nineteenth century, the town was little more than a collection of farms.
Aydon
Bamburgh
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Bardon Mill
Barrasford
Beadnell
Beal
Beanley
Bebside
Bedlington
Bedlington has seen the effects of two major industries on the town. Early growth was due to the development of the first malleable railtrack and the production of some landmark locomotives.
Belford
Bellingham
Belsay
Berwick Hill
Berwick-upon-Tweed
The attractive town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed has many pleasant Georgian buildings and is situated at the mouth of the famous River Tweed where it joins the sea at the end of a winding, one hundred mile path
Birtley
The picturesque village of Birtley has its own quiet pub, village hall, medieval church and Post Office. Three miles away is Wark with a general store, a butchers and a choice of public houses and hotel restaurants. A bus service takes the
Blanchland
Blyth
Bolam
Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge officially dates from the time of William the Conqueror. Although the site itself, is thought to have been occupied as far back as the bronze age.
Bothal
Boulmer
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Bowsden
Branxton
Broomhill
Byrness
Callaly
Cambois
Few villages anywhere in the UK can boast such a magnificent beach. Once an industrial eyesore Cambois is quickly regaining its tranquillity, clean clear water washes onto the unspoilt beach.
Capheaton
Carham
Catcleugh
Catton
Chatton
Chesters
Cheswick
Chillingham
Chollerford
Chollerton
Choppington
Coanwood
Colwell
Corbridge
Cornhill-on-Tweed
Corsenside
Cowpen
Cramlington
Craster
Craster - Internationally famous for its traditionally oak smoked kippers and salmon, it is also the starting point for a spectacular coastal walk to the impressive ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
Cresswell
Crookham
Dalton
Detchant
Doddington
Duddo
Dudley
Earle
Earsdon
East Chevington
East Ord
East Thirston
East Woodburn
Edlingham
Eglingham
Ellingham
Ellington
Elrington
Elsdon
Embleton
Etal
Ewart
Falstone
Felton
Fenham
Fenrother
Fentonhill
Fenwick
Ford
Fourstones
Gilsland
Glanton
Great Swinburn
Greenhaugh
Greenhead
The small community of Greenhead has been at the centre of human activity for thousands of years. It stands on the Tipalt Burn, a tributary of the River South Tyne
Grindon
Gunnerton
Guyzance
Hadston
Haltwhistle
Harbottle
Harlow Hill
Harnham
Hartburn
Hartley
Haydon Bridge
Haydon Bridge is located centrally between Newcastle and Carlisle in the beauiful Tyne Valley. Ideally located for basing your stay to visit the Hadrians Wall and many other sites including Allen Banks, Plankey Mill and John Martins walk.
Healey
Hebron
Hepburn
Hepple
Hepscott
Hexham
High Buston
Hirst
Holburn
Holy Island
Holystone
Horncliffe
Horsley
Howick
Humshaugh
Humshaugh is a small village is just north of Chollerford, which is located near Chesters Fort on Hadrian's Wall and is about 21 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Ilderton
Ingoe
Ingram
Kielder
Kirkharle
Kirkheaton
Kirknewton
Kirkwhelpington
Knarsdale
Kyloe
Lamberton
Langley
Lesbury
Lilburn
Linden
Long Houghton
Longframlington
Longhirst
Longhorsley
Longwitton
Lorbottle
Lowick
Lucker
Lynemouth
Marshall Meadows
Masham
Masham is a historic town - a natural gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. A weekly market has been held here since 1393 and in December a special Victorian market is followed by a torchlight procession.
Matfen
Meldon
Mickley
Middle Ord
Milbourne
Milfield
Mitford
Morpeth
Netherwitton
New Bewick
Newbiggin by the Sea
Newbiggin By The Sea is an attractive seaside town which, over the centuries, has made good use of its links with the sea.
Newbrough
Newham
Newlands
Newsham
Newton-on-the-Moor
Norham
‘Norham Village' Northumberland (more than a village and once a shire) In historical terms the small village of Norham (known locally as Norrum) punches far, far above its weight.
North Charlton
North Sunderland
Otterburn
Ovingham
Pegswood
Ponteland
Prendwick
Preston
Prudhoe
Riding Mill
Ridsdale
Ripon
The Cathedral City of Ripon is to be found in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside with the ruins of Fountains Abbey, one of the most historic sites in Europe, lying just outside its boundaries.
Rochester
Rock
Roddam
Rothbury
The Ancient market town of Rothbury, on the River Coquet can trace its origins back to c.1100. In the surrounding hills there is evidence of much earlier Bronze Age settlements, hill forts and cup and ring marks.
Rothley
Ryal
Sandhoe
Seahouses
Seaton Delaval
Seaton Sluice
Seghill
Sharperton
Shilbottle
Simonburn
Slaggyford
Slaley
Smeafield
Snitter
South Charlton
Spittal
Stagshaw Bank
Stamfordham
Stannington
Stocksfield
Studdon
Swarland
Swinhoe
Tarset Station
Thockrington
Thorngrafton
Thropton
Tweedmouth
Ulgham
Wall
Wall Houses
Warden
Warenford
Wark
Warkworth
West Chevington
West Ord
West Thirston
West Woodburn
Westnewton
Whalton
Whitfield
Whittingham
Whittonstall
Widdrington
Wingates
Woodhorn
Wooler
Wooperton
Wylam
Yetlington


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