Newsham

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Newsham

Newsham is a small village located in Northumberland, a county in the northeastern part of England. Situated near the coast, it is nestled between the towns of Blyth and Ashington. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Newsham maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, characterized by rolling green hills and stunning countryside views. The nearby Newsham Dene offers a tranquil retreat for both locals and visitors, with its wooded areas and peaceful riverbanks attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers.

Historically, Newsham was primarily an agricultural community, but in recent years, it has adapted to modern times. Today, the village boasts a mix of residential properties, with traditional stone cottages blending seamlessly alongside newer developments.

Amenities in Newsham include a primary school, a local pub, and a convenience store, providing essential services for the village's population. Additionally, the nearby towns of Blyth and Ashington offer a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Transport links in Newsham are well-established, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The A189 road runs close by, providing easy access to the wider region.

Overall, Newsham is a charming village in Northumberland, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. Its combination of natural beauty and convenient amenities make it an appealing place to live and explore.

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Newsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.113773/-1.5309714 or Grid Reference NZ3080. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Housing estate, Newsham nr Blyth

Twenty Fifth Avenue; typical of one of the residential housing areas to the north of Plessey Road, Newsham, which is one of the attached suburbs of Blyth.

Grahame Jenkins

Junction access to shopping park, Blyth

Just out of Blyth town centre there is a small 'out of town' shopping park area with DIY, discount food and furnishing outlet stores. This is the entrance to the car park areas off Albion Way.

Grahame Jenkins

Blyth housing

Houses in Williamson Street, just off Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland.

Grahame Jenkins

St Wilfred's Church Blyth

The Church of St Wilfred is situated on Waterloo Road, Blyth.

george hurrell

Winter view from a back bedroom window

Being on the east coast Blyth doesn't often get lying snow. The winter sunlight on the houses against the dark sky made them as crisp as the snow on them.

Stewart Snowball

St. Mary's Parish Church , Blyth

Bill Henderson

Our Lady and St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church, Blyth

Bill Henderson

Waterloo Road, Blyth

Bill Henderson

The United Reformed Church, Waterloo Road, Blyth

Bill Henderson

Wolmer Road, Blyth

Quiet residential road offering a range of housing in Blyth.

Chris Heaton

Blyth Station, exterior

View from street of the entrance to the still intact terminus of the ex-NER branch from Newsham, closed 2/11/64. (Coal shipments from nearby South Blyth staithes continued until 1965).

Ben Brooksbank