Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ellingham

Ellingham is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Grace Darling Memorial (11 km), St Aidan's Church (11 km) and Bamburgh Castle (12 km).

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Ellingham, Northumberland
Ellingham, Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ellingham at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.5259° N, 1.7360° W
Places within 50 km
56 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ellingham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ellingham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ellingham

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ellingham. The closest is Grace Darling Memorial (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ellingham

33 churches within 100 km of Ellingham. The closest is St Maurice (1 km); the best-known is St Aidan's Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ellingham

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ellingham. The closest is Northumberland Sandstone Hills (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Ellingham

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ellingham. The closest is Bamburgh Lighthouse (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ellingham

11 museums within 100 km of Ellingham. The closest is Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ellingham

9 parks within 100 km of Ellingham. The closest is Hulne Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Hulne Park · park · Northumberland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Alnwick Garden · park · Northumberland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~89 km · Must-see
  • Town Moor · park · County Durham · ~91 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ellingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ellingham
  2. 11 km St Aidan's Church · church, Northumberland
  3. 1 km Grace Darling Memorial · monument, Northumberland
  4. 1 km Bamburgh Lighthouse · beach, Northumberland
  5. 2 km Bamburgh Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  6. 19 km Dunstanburgh Castle · heritage site, Northumberland
  7. 12 km Back to Ellingham

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How to reach Ellingham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ellingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2988Grace Darling Memorial (11 km)
    Churches733St Maurice (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints719Northumberland Sandstone Hills (20 km)
    Beaches & coast513Bamburgh Lighthouse (13 km)
    Museums211Northumberland Fusiliers Museum (15 km)
    Parks29Hulne Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Northumberland Coast National Landscape (4 km)
    Treks12Berwickshire Coastal Path (44 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (58 km)
    Other attractions01St. Abbs Lighthouse (63 km)
    Temples01Temple Memorial Park (82 km)

    Ellingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ellingham?

    Grace Darling Memorial (monument, about 11 km), St Aidan's Church (church, about 11 km), Bamburgh Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Dunstanburgh Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Bamburgh Lighthouse (beach, about 13 km), Hulne Park (park, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ellingham?

    56 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 beaches & coast, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ellingham?

    Grace Darling Memorial, about 11 km by road; Bamburgh Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ellingham?

    St Maurice, about 1 km by road; St Aidan's Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ellingham?

    Northumberland Sandstone Hills, about 20 km by road; Long Crag (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ellingham?

    Start in Ellingham, visit St Aidan's Church, then Grace Darling Memorial, then Bamburgh Lighthouse, then Bamburgh Castle, then Dunstanburgh Castle, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ellingham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ellingham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ellingham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ellingham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.