Bedlington Map

Bedlington map, view the Northumberland town of Bedlington, located in the county of Northumberland, England.

Detailed Street Map of Bedlington Northumberland & Guide to the Area

Bedlington Map Northumberland: Interactive map of Bedlington, displaying the town situated in the county of Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Bedlington area and a Bedlington town centre map, showing Bedlington Railway Station and Bedlington Country Park.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Bedlington map are: Bedlington Front Street, Bedlington Station, Tesco Express, Aldi, Co-op Food Bedlington, Morrisons, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Subway, Domino's Pizza, KFC, The Market Tavern, The Grapes Pub, The Red Lion Inn, The Black Bull, Platform 1, The Sun Inn, The Fox Cover, Lairds House, Bengal Lounge, Vino Pizzeria, The Masons Arms, Barrington Arms, Bay Leaf Lounge, Platform 1 Café, Bedlington Library, Bedlington Community Centre, Bedlington Town Hall, Gallagher Park, Bedlington Medical Group, The Surgery Bedlington, Wellway Medical Group, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, East Bedlington Community Centre, St Cuthbert's Church, St Bede's Church, West End First School, Whitley Memorial Primary School, Bedlington Academy, Meadowdale Academy, St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bede Academy, Northumberland College, Barnardo's Bedlington, Specsavers, Boots Pharmacy, Lloyds Pharmacy, Poundland, B&M Bargains, Iceland Foods, Home Bargains, Petals Florist.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Bedlington Station, Barrington, Hartford Bridge, Choppington, Guide Post, Stakeford, East Sleekburn, West Sleekburn, Cambois, North Seaton, Ashington, Woodhorn, Pegswood, Morpeth, Hepscott, Longhirst, Widdrington, Ellington, Linton, Lynemouth, Cresswell, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

Bedlington sits quietly in the south-east corner of Northumberland, not far from the River Blyth, with a proper market town feel and a history that still runs through its streets. While it's grown into a modern commuter town for Newcastle and surrounding areas, it's never lost its local charm. The town centre's got everything you need, from independent shops and cafés to pubs and parks, and you're only ever a few minutes from the coast or the countryside.

The town has roots stretching right back to Saxon times, with its name first appearing as early as the 10th century. It was once part of the ‘Bedlingtonshire' enclave owned by the Prince Bishops of Durham, making it a bit of a historical oddity for centuries. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Bedlington found its place in industry — famous for both its ironworks and later its coal mines. The Bedlington Ironworks, established in the 1730s, produced some of the first malleable iron rails in the world, while the mines brought in jobs and population growth. Today, around 18,000 people live in Bedlington, many still with strong family roots in the area.

There's plenty going on in and around the town. Bedlington Front Street has a good mix of shops, cafés, pubs and local businesses, giving it a strong community feel. Bedlington Country Park, which runs along the River Blyth, offers lovely riverside walks and wildlife spotting. Just a short drive brings you to the coast, with places like Blyth Beach and Seaton Sluice offering wide sands and sea air. For a bit of history, you've got National Trust's Seaton Delaval Hall nearby, while English Heritage's Warkworth Castle and Tynemouth Priory are both easy day trips if you fancy a bit of medieval exploration.

Wider Northumberland offers even more to get your teeth into. You've got the castles and beaches that the county's famous for — Bamburgh, Alnwick, Holy Island and the Farne Islands are all within reach. Inland, Northumberland National Park opens up huge stretches of rolling moorland and walking routes, while Hadrian's Wall brings in the Roman history. Cragside near Rothbury and Wallington Hall near Morpeth add grand country estates to your options, and Kielder Water & Forest Park serves up everything from cycling to stargazing under some of the darkest skies in England.

Bedlington's well connected for travel. The A189 and A1 are close by, giving easy access to Newcastle, Morpeth and south into Durham and beyond. The Northumberland Line is due to bring passenger rail services back to Bedlington soon, which will link the town directly with Newcastle and make commuting even simpler. Until then, nearby Morpeth and Cramlington cover rail travel. Newcastle International Airport is about 25 minutes away by car, and buses run regularly to Newcastle, Blyth, Ashington, Morpeth and the surrounding villages.

Northumberland itself is a county full of space, history and contrasts. From sweeping beaches to rolling hills, medieval castles to old mining villages, it's a place that wears its past proudly while always moving forward. The people are friendly, proud and grounded, with a strong sense of identity that runs through every town and village. Whether you're wandering through market squares, hiking over moorland or exploring ancient ruins, Northumberland's always got something that sticks with you.

Some More Nearby Places: Bedlington Station, Barrington, Hartford Bridge, Choppington, Guide Post, Stakeford, East Sleekburn, West Sleekburn, Cambois, North Seaton, Ashington, Woodhorn, Pegswood, Morpeth, Hepscott, Longhirst, Widdrington, Ellington, Linton, Lynemouth, Cresswell, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

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