Welcome to Ashington

Ashington is a town located in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the south-eastern part of the county and is known for its rich mining history. The town was once a major coal mining center, and the industry played a significant role in shaping the town's economy and culture. Today, Ashington is a bustling town with a population of over 27,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ashington is the Woodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives. The museum is located in the former Woodhorn Colliery, which was once one of the largest coal mines in the region. The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the town's mining heritage, with exhibits showcasing the lives of the miners and their families. The archives also house a vast collection of historical documents and photographs, providing a valuable resource for researchers and historians.

Ashington is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Queen Elizabeth II Country Park. The park covers over 500 acres and offers a range of outdoor activities, including cycling, fishing, and birdwatching. The park is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, making it an important conservation area. Overall, Ashington is a town with a rich history and a vibrant present, offering visitors a unique blend of culture, heritage, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 15.2°C

Feels Like: 15.2°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Gust Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-17 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Gibb	1 Haldane Street Ashington Northumberland NE63 8SF 1670850943 School Website
Buzz Learning Independent Specialist School Other Independent Special School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Ms Gemma Mccutcheon	8 Esther Court Wansbeck Business Park Ashington Northumberland NE63 8AP 1670852244 School Website
Rosewood Independent School Other Independent School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mrs Janice Woods	Within Ymca Northumberland North View Ashington Northumberland NE63 9XQ 7899827630 School Website
Bothal Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Hall	Wansbeck Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8HZ 01670812324
Ashington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Yvonne Weston	Green Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 8DH 1670812166 School Website
Central Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Hall	Milburn Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 0AX 01670810570 School Website
Ncea James Knott Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Mullen	Norham Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 0LF 1670813219
Ncea Thomas Bewick C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Jessica Williamson	Moorhouse Lane Ashington Northumberland NE63 9LP 1670812075 School Website
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Moran	Moorhouse Lane Ashington NE63 9LR 1670813308 School Website
Ringway Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Robson	Ringway Guide Post Choppington Northumberland NE62 5YP 01670813463 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 2.59 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 4.32 Miles

Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 4.39 Miles

Cramlington Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX 6.56 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 14.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Towart Taxis 01670 811836 Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN 0.34 Miles
Jr Private Hire 01670 819129 Rear Of/6A Lintonville Ter, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN 0.34 Miles
Rays Private Hire 01670 855610 Unit 6A/Rear Of Lintonville Terr, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN 0.34 Miles
A1 Private Hire 01670 857775 Rear Of Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN 0.34 Miles
Ashington Taxis 01670 813315 1 Hawthorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0SN 0.51 Miles
Collier Taxis 01670 817382 1 Hawthorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0SN 0.51 Miles
Jr Taxis 01670 857755 18 Bolsover Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0HA 0.54 Miles
Abcabs 01670 810815 17 Wellhead Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8PA 0.54 Miles
Abcabs 01670 810815 28 Garden City Villas, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0ER 0.62 Miles
Rogers Taxis 01670 811840 66 Katherine St, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9DN 0.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Middle Market - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashington General Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Wansbeck Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenilworth Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grand Corner - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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High Market - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Second Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhorn Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dorset Close - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fallowfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellhead Dene Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lintonville Medical Group	Lintonville Terrace Ashington NE63 9UT
Lintonville - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lintonville Terrace Ashington NE63 9UT
Lintonville - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lintonville Terrace Ashington NE63 9UT
Seaton Park Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Norham Road Ashington NE63 0NG
Seaton Park Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Norham Road Ashington NE63 0NG

Local Stores

Ashington - Remscheid Way
Remscheid Way
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8UJ
01670 850428
shop.5288@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.75 miles

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SPAR Ashington
2 - 4
Meadowfield
North Seaton
Ashington
NE63 9TR
01670 817648
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 101 Station Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8RS 01670 812189 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 0.10 miles
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Moorview Vets
152 Station Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8HG 0191 2503800 contact@myfamilyvets.co.uk Website 0.27 miles
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Moorview Vets
29 Gibson Street Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Northumberland NE64 6UY 01670 814 628 info@moorviewvets.co.uk 2.41 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Whorral Bank Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3BN 01670 512 275 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 3.60 miles
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Bedlington Vets4pets Ltd
Ridge Farm Netherton Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6DZ bedlington@vets4pets.com 3.65 miles

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 74 Front Street East Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5AB 01670 824745 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 3.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Choppington Woods
Choppington Woods Lovely Woodland Walk Briar Cl Choppington Lancashire NE62 5SF 2.53 miles

Location what3words tanks.maps.spruced

Cambois Beach
Hugely Popular Beach For Dog Walkers During Low Tide. Not As Busy As Other Local Beaches Either. There Are Two Dog Friendly Pubs Either End Of The Beach And Several Car Parks Allowing You To Decide On How Long You Want To Walk. The Bucca Blyth NE24 1SJ 2.73 miles

Location what3words fruit.ended.vanish

Plessey Woods Park
Incredibly Popular Area For Fellow Dog Walkers. Peaceful And Lovley Little Art Touches Around The Forrest. There A Few Routes You Can Take In The Forrest Depending On Your Preference. Incredibly Large Forest With Picnic Area And Toilets On Site With Free Parking Also. 35 Shields Rd Hartford Bridge Bedlington Lancashire NE22 6AN 4.97 miles

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Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach. Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage 1 Links Rd Blyth NE24 3PH 6.68 miles

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Druridge Bay
Amazing Beach Walk, There's A Visitors Centre With Toilets, Basic Refreshments Etc. Definitely Dog Friendly, Lots Of Other Dogs There At All Times Of The Year. Parking Is £1.40 For Two Hours Or £2.80 For Longer. Flat Beach With Lots Of Space, But There Are Steps Down To The Beach, So It's Not Really Suitable For Wheelchairs Etc. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.36 miles

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Druridge Bay Country Park
Excellent Country Park To Walk The Dog, Just South Of Amble. There Are Also Recreation Sports Carried Out On The Lake. Picnic's And Rangers Station But No Cafe. Unnamed Road Morpeth Lancashire NE61 5BX 7.74 miles Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	19.7°C	18.7°C	16.8°C	15.6°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	20.4°C	21.8°C	25.6°C	22.3°C	20°C	18.6°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	18.7°C	16.8°C	15.6°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	20.4°C	21.8°C	24.7°C	24.7°C	20°C	18.6°C

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	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.3°C	18.2°C	18°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	19.7°C	19.9°C	21.1°C	21.6°C	21°C	19.5°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	18.2°C	18°C	17.7°C	18.5°C	19.7°C	19.9°C	21.1°C	21.6°C	21°C	19.5°C	17.8°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	16.8°C	16.2°C	16°C	16.1°C	17.3°C	19.4°C	22.1°C	23.7°C	23.8°C	22.8°C	20.4°C	18.3°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	16.2°C	16°C	16.1°C	17.3°C	19.4°C	23.5°C	25.2°C	25.5°C	24.9°C	20.4°C	18.3°C

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