Towns & cities · North East England
Ellington
Also known as: Ellington, Northumberland
Ellington — village in Northumberland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside Halt · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ellington in Northumberland, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Lakeside Halt, which is 2.8 km away. The postcode for Ellington is NE61 5EX, which you can use for sat-nav. Entry to the town is free.
About
Ellington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,778 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Northumberland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.2209°, -1.5621°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ellington is a small village in the civil parish of Ellington and Linton, on the coast of Northumberland, England. Ellington is 4 miles (6 km) from Ashington, 6 miles (10 km) from Morpeth and 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Ellington was the site of the last remaining operational deep coal mine in North East England. Ellington Colliery closed on 26 January 2005. It was the last deep mine in the UK to extract coal from under the sea. Today, Ellington is made up almost exclusively of private housing. It has one school, village shops, and one public house, the Plough Inn.
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Background
History
The name of the village is first recorded as Elingtona in 1186. It is thought to derive from Anglo-Saxon words meaning either 'farmstead at the place where eels are caught' or 'farmstead associated with a man called Ella or Eli'. Throughout recorded history, the lands of Ellington have had many owners. The manor of Ellington was thought to belong to Adam de Periton in 1240 and later to pass by marriage to the ancient families of Vescy and Welles. The Widdrington family were known to acquire possessions in Ellington as early as the 13th century. In 1715, Lord Widdrington relinquished the manor of Ellington, along with the manors of Woodhorn, Cresswell and Newbiggin. Other lands and interests…
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- Coordinates
- 55.2209, -1.5621
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ellington and Linton
- Postcode
- NE61 5EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Population
- 2,778
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside Halt — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q594221 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ellington, Northumberland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Plough Ellington - geograph.org.uk - 171576.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ellington is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 2,778. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,778
- Constituency
- North Northumberland
Things to see in Ellington
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Longhirst railway station
Longhirst railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Ellington Colliery
Ellington Colliery in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Fenham House
Fenham House — house in Cresswell, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Ellington Caravan Park
Ellington Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 5Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Ellington Colliery
Ellington Colliery in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Ellington Caravan Park
Ellington Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Towns & cities · North East England
Lynemouth
Lynemouth — village in Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Fenham House
Fenham House — house in Cresswell, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · North East England
Red Row Picture Hall
Red Row Picture Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ellington
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Ellington Caravan Park
Ellington Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Silvercarrs Caravan Park
Silvercarrs Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Felmoor Park
Felmoor Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Commissioners Quay Inn
The Commissioners Quay Inn — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Northumberland Arms
Northumberland Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Dock Public House
The Dock Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Anglers Arms
The Anglers Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Border Minstrel
Border Minstrel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellington?
- Ellington is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE61 5EX), in the parish of Ellington and Linton.
- What is Ellington?
- Ellington — village in Northumberland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ellington?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside Halt, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE61 5EX.
- Is Ellington a protected site?
- Yes — Ellington is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ellington free to visit?
- Yes, Ellington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ellington?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside Halt, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE61 5EX.