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Towns in Northumberland
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Acklington
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Acomb
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Akeld
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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. |
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Allendale Town
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Allenheads
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Allerdean
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Alnham
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Alnmouth
Alnmouth was once one of the most important medieval sea ports between the Tweed and Tyne. |
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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. |
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Alwinton
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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. |
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Ancroft
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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. |
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Aydon
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Bamburgh
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Bardon Mill
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Barrasford
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Beadnell
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Beal
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Beanley
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Bebside
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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. |
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Belford
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Bellingham
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Belsay
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Berwick Hill
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Birtley
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Blanchland
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Blyth
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Bolam
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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. |
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Bothal
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Boulmer
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Bowsden
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Branxton
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Broomhill
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Byrness
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Callaly
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Cambois
We have just received a description of Cambois from one of our readers. This description of Cambois is currently being prepared for publication and will appear on this page within the next few days. |
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Capheaton
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Carham
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Catcleugh
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Catton
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Chatton
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Chesters
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Cheswick
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Chillingham
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Chollerford
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Chollerton
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Choppington
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Coanwood
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Colwell
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Corbridge
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Corsenside
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Cowpen
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Cramlington
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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. |
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Cresswell
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Crookham
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Dalton
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Detchant
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Doddington
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Duddo
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Dudley
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Earle
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Earsdon
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East Chevington
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East Ord
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East Thirston
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East Woodburn
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Edlingham
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Eglingham
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Ellingham
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Ellington
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Elrington
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Elsdon
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Embleton
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Etal
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Ewart
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Falstone
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Felton
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Fenham
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Fenrother
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Fentonhill
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Fenwick
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Ford
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Fourstones
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Gilsland
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Glanton
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Great Swinburn
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Greenhaugh
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Greenhead
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Grindon
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Gunnerton
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Guyzance
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Hadston
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Haltwhistle
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Harbottle
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Harlow Hill
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Harnham
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Harrogate
Harrogate in beautiful North Yorkshire is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include the Royal Pump Room Museum, Mercer Gallery and Royal Baths. |
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Hartburn
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Hartley
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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. |
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Healey
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Hebron
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Hepburn
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Hepple
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Hepscott
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Hexham
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High Buston
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Hirst
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Holburn
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Holy Island
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Holystone
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Horncliffe
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Horsley
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Howick
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Humshaugh
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Ilderton
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Ingoe
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Ingram
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Kielder
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Kirkharle
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Kirkheaton
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Kirknewton
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Kirkwhelpington
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Knarsdale
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Kyloe
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Lamberton
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Langley
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Lesbury
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Lilburn
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Linden
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Long Houghton
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Longframlington
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Longhirst
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Longhorsley
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Longwitton
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Lorbottle
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Lowick
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Lucker
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Lynemouth
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Marshall Meadows
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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. |
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Matfen
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Meldon
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Mickley
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Middle Ord
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Milbourne
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Milfield
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Mitford
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Morpeth
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Netherwitton
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New Bewick
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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. |
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Newbrough
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Newham
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Newlands
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Newsham
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Newton-on-the-Moor
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Norham
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North Charlton
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North Sunderland
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Otterburn
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Ovingham
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Pegswood
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Ponteland
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Prendwick
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Preston
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Prudhoe
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Riding Mill
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Ridsdale
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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. |
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Rochester
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Rock
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Roddam
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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. |
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Rothley
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Ryal
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Sandhoe
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Seahouses
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Seaton Delaval
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Seaton Sluice
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Seghill
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Sharperton
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Shilbottle
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Simonburn
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Slaggyford
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Slaley
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Smeafield
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Snitter
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South Charlton
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Spittal
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Stagshaw Bank
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Stamfordham
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Stannington
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Stocksfield
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Studdon
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Swarland
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Swinhoe
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Tarset Station
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Thockrington
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Thorngrafton
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Thropton
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Tweedmouth
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Ulgham
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Wall
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Wall Houses
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Warden
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Warenford
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Wark
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Warkworth
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West Chevington
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West Ord
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West Thirston
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West Woodburn
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Westnewton
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Whalton
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Whitfield
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Whittingham
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Whittonstall
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Widdrington
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Wingates
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Woodhorn
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Wooler
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Wooperton
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Wylam
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Yetlington
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