Villages · North East England
Woodhorn
In or near Lynemouth.
Woodhorn — a village in scotland lowlands.
Barbara Carr — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt · 1.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodhorn is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village is part of a region known for its scenic landscapes and historical significance. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of lowland Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1935, -1.5333
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Newbiggin by the Sea
- Postcode
- NE63 9XZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Nearest railway station
- Museum Halt — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633642 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Disused Windmill
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Woodhorn Mill
Mills · 0.3 km
Woodhorn Church Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Church of St Mary Woodhorn Church Museum
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Woodhorn
Museums · 0.6 km
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Museums · 1.0 km
Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter
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Northumberland Archives
Museums · 1.0 km
Lynemouth Colliery
Mines & mining heritage · 1.0 km
Woodhorn Colliery Explosion Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway
Heritage railways · 1.1 km
Newbiggin War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Woodhorn Mill
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Woodhorn Church Museum
Woodhorn Church Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Mary Woodhorn Church Museum
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Where to eat & stay near Woodhorn
Places to stay
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Silvercarrs Caravan Park
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Old Hartley Caravan Club
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Kings Arms
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The Dock Public House
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Northumberland Arms
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodhorn?
- Woodhorn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE63 9XZ), in the parish of Newbiggin by the Sea.
- What is Woodhorn?
- Woodhorn — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Woodhorn?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE63 9XZ.
- Is Woodhorn a protected site?
- Yes — Woodhorn is part of the Cresswell and Newbiggin Shores SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Woodhorn?
- The nearest railway station is Museum Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE63 9XZ.