Welcome to Ulgham

Ulgham is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Morpeth and 20 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. John the Baptist Church. The village also has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall.

One of the main attractions of Ulgham is its proximity to the Northumberland National Park. The park covers an area of over 1,000 square kilometers and is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including Hadrian's Wall and the Roman fort of Vindolanda.

Ulgham is also located close to the Northumberland coast, which is known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages. The village is just a short drive from the coastal town of Amble, which is home to a bustling harbor and a range of shops and restaurants. Other nearby attractions include the historic town of Alnwick, which is home to Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden, and the market town of Morpeth, which has a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Grange View Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Laskey
Grange Road
Widdrington
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 5LZ
01670790686
School Website
Linton Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Samantha Mason
Linton
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 5SG
01670860361
School Website
Tritlington Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Katherine Stephenson & Mrs Jill O'dell
Tritlington
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3DU
01670787383
School Website
Pegswood Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Waterfield
Longhirst Road
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 6XG
01670512834
School Website
Ellington Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Kevin Hodgson
Warkworth Drive
Ellington
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 5HL
01670860769
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
Bothal Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Louise Hall
Wansbeck Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8HZ
01670812324
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
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
Ashington Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Yvonne Weston
Green Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8DH
1670812166
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Widdrington
Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH
1.40 Miles
Pegswood
Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ
3.22 Miles
Morpeth
Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL
4.68 Miles
Cramlington
Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX
9.50 Miles
Alnmouth
South View, Lesbury, Northumberland, NE66 3QF
11.66 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A And B Taxi Services Ltd
01670 790463
4 Ferneybeds Estate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5RD
1.34 Miles
Kensway Travel
01670 511266
Pegswood Industrial Estate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6HZ
2.92 Miles
Tri-Star Taxis
01670 511266
Pegswood Industrial Estate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6HZ
2.92 Miles
Castle Taxis
01670 519898
8 Longleat Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6TQ
2.98 Miles
Delta Taxis
01670 811999
20 New Moor Close, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RQ
3.14 Miles
Abcabs
01670 810815
17 Wellhead Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8PA
3.40 Miles
Jr Private Hire
01670 819129
Rear Of/6A Lintonville Ter, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN
3.83 Miles
A1 Private Hire
01670 857775
Rear Of Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN
3.83 Miles
Towart Taxis
01670 811836
Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN
3.83 Miles
Rays Private Hire
01670 855610
Unit 6A/Rear Of Lintonville Terr, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9UN
3.83 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ulgham
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Grange Court - D
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East Acres - D
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Widdrington Post Office
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Ferneybeds - D
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Tritlington
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Longhirst Colliery
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Longhirst Village
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Linton Colliery Po
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Cockle Park
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Chevington Farm
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Widdrington Village - D
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Ellington Village - R
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Tritlington Road End
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Northumberland Health
01670 790229
Widdrington Surgery
Grange Road, Widdrington
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 5LX
Pegswood Surgery
West View
Pegswood
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 6TB
Lynemouth Surgery
Albion Terrace
Lynemouth
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 5TB
Lintonville Medical Group
Lintonville Terrace
Ashington
NE63 9UT
Lintonville - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Lintonville Terrace
Ashington
NE63 9UT
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Local Stores

Widdrington
Widdrington Station
Ulgham
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 5ND
01670 790228
Store Website
1.38 miles
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SPAR Ashington
2 - 4
Meadowfield
North Seaton
Ashington
NE63 9TR
01670 817648
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre
Whorral Bank
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3BN
01670 512 275
info@robsonprescott.co.uk
Website
3.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Moorview Vets
152 Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8HG
0191 2503800
contact@myfamilyvets.co.uk
Website
3.53 miles
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Disabled public access

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre
101 Station Road
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RS
01670 812189
robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk
Website
3.69 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth)
Fairmoor
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3JN
01670 505321
Website
4.31 miles
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Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth Equine)
Fairmoor
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3JN
01670 897 597
wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk
Website
4.31 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre
38A Staithes Lane
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1TD
01670 512 275
robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk
Website
4.31 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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
5.14 miles

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Choppington Woods
Choppington Woods Lovely Woodland Walk
Briar Cl
Choppington
Lancashire
NE62 5SF
5.25 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
5.36 miles

Just Off The A1068 South Of Amble
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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
6.38 miles

Location
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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
7.45 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
10.33 miles

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