Ellington
in Northumberland of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.217 and -1.567 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 13' 0" and W -1° 34' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:14 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 6:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Ellington

Ellington in Northumberland (England) is located in United Kingdom about 263 mi (or 423 km) north of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Ellington is now 10:14 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the wider vicinity of Ellington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newcastle Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km). The closest in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 40 mi (or 27 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cresswell, Lynemouth, Ashington, East Chevington and Acklington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 974 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (49 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ashington

Address
1,5 mi
QUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK WOODHORN
NE63 9AT ASHINGTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Quarry Cottages - Woodhorn Village

Published: October 01, 2011
Length: 03:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Quentin Field-Boden

This is a short video showing our cottage in Woordhorn Village which is now on the market. The first part of the video shows the village itself and then the cottage both inside and out. The...


Woodhorn Gardening Trip

Published: September 28, 2014
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Quentin Field-Boden

Afternoon trip down to Woodhorn Village to do some grass cutting, the cuttings get fed to some horses that appear as soon as the mower gets going.


Nikkor AFS 50mm 1.4G - (Un-boxing & Review)

Published: May 23, 2012
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Martin Horn

Nikkor AFS 50mm 1.4G - (Un-boxing & Review) - first look at my new nikkor lens which is replacing my 1.4 AF-D, Fast f/1.4 prime NIKKOR lens Perfect for low-light conditions, general and travel...


Dan Gower modded 'Cali Mod' Marshall JMP

Published: December 06, 2011
Length: 22:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 35rocker

Just a quick clip of a Cali Mod Marshall 100w JMP head modded by Dan Gower through a Marshall 4x12 with Greenbacks. A touch of delay and reverb from the Digitech GSP1101. Mid to high gain....


Ashington Community Development Trust Curiosity Craft fair

Published: October 28, 2014
Length: 16:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ashington Community Development Trust

Craft Fairs at Central Arcade, Ashington, Northumberland Come along and join us for the Xmas Curiosity Fair on the 13th Dec. Book Now to avoid disappointment. 01670 854422.


Northumberland ABB Rapid Charger Faults

Published: July 19, 2014
Length: 18:51 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Clifford Rutley

I have had some sporadic problems with the new ABB rapid chargers that Northumberland County Council recently installed. Here is a video of one of the issues that have come up.


Ashington -v- Vauxhall Motors

Published: October 06, 2011
Length: 21:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Karl

FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round 1st October 2011 at Woodhorn Lane Northern League Ashington entertained Blue Square North side Vauxhall Motors in this FA Cup tie. An early Ashington goal...


West Of Scotland Heavy Haulage Windfarm Division

Published: July 31, 2011
Length: 50:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: eurodaily

A short Video of the West of Scotland moving Turbine parts.


Ashington -v- Jarrow Roofing 8th October 2011

Published: October 13, 2011
Length: 29:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Karl

STL Northern League Division 1 Ashington -v- Jarrow Roofing at Woodhorn Lane 6 goals, a penalty and a red card. Ashington went behind but cameback to win 5-1 in this mid-table clash....


Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway - The New Shed

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 04:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Woodhorn Railway

Video Number: 007 WNGR have spent years dreaming of being able to build an accessible carriage, making it easier for the disabled to be able to enjoy the railways as well. The new shed will...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ashington A.F.C

Ashington A.F.C. is an English non-league football club from Ashington, Northumberland, currently playing in the Northern League Division One. The team, nicknamed "The Colliers", play their home matches at Woodhorn Lane. The club was formed in 1883 and since then have played in a number of local leagues, including the Northern Alliance, the East Northumberland League and the North Eastern League, the Midland Football League, Wearside Football League and the North Regional League.

Located at 55.1852, -1.5505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Northern Football League, Football clubs in England, Former Football League clubs, Football clubs in Northumberland, Association football clubs established in 1883, 1883 establishments in England

Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter

The Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter is a mothballed industrial facility near Ashington, Northumberland, on the coast of North East England, 0.65 mi south of the village of Lynemouth. The smelter is owned by Canadian aluminium company Alcan, which is part of Rio Tinto. The smelter was opened in 1974 at a cost of £54 million. It ceased production in March 2012.

Located at 55.2016, -1.53963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aluminium smelters, Non-ferrous metallurgical works in the United Kingdom, Rio Tinto subsidiaries, Alcan

Wansbeck General Hospital

Wansbeck General Hospital is a district general hospital based in Ashington, Northumberland. It is one of two "low energy" built hospitals in the United Kingdom, and is the most northerly General hospital in England. Wansbeck General Hospital is part of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, the two other acute hospitals in the trust being in North Tyneside and Hexham. The hospital has an Accident and Emergency Department which is open 24 hours a day.

Located at 55.1844, -1.54583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
NHS hospitals, Hospitals in Northumberland

Ashington railway station

Ashington railway station was a station serving the town of Ashington in Northumberland, Northern England. It was on the branch to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. British Railways closed the station in 1964, but it has been the object of a reopening campaign since at least the 1990s.

Located at 55.182, -1.573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Northumberland, Former North Eastern Railway (UK) stations, Railway stations opened in 1889, Railway stations closed in 1964, Beeching closures in England

A197 road (England)

The A197 road is a road in England connecting Clifton, Northumberland and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

Located at 55.1836, -1.59806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Roads in Northumberland

Woodhorn (Museum)

Woodhorn, officially Woodhorn - Northumberland Museum, Archives and Country Park and formerly known as Woodhorn Colliery Museum, is located in Ashington, Northumberland. The museum depicts the lives of coal mine workers and features original buildings and equipment from the former colliery, including the two headframes, a winding house, other engine houses, a steam winding engine, stables, a building with ventilation equipment, a blacksmith and joiners shop, and the office.

Located at 55.188, -1.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Northumberland, Railway museums in England, Mining museums in England, Art museums and galleries in Northumberland, Coal mines in England, Country parks in Northumberland, Archives in Northumberland, Museums established in 1989

Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway

Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway is a 1 km long railway, on a two foot wide track. The line runs from Woodhorn, Northumberland, England to a restaurant in the car park of the QE2 lake.

Located at 55.1898, -1.5496 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Narrow gauge railways in England


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ellington