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Pegswood

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Pegswood

Pegswood is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Choppington, 38km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Pegswood is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,280, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pegswood sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pegswood to your route.

About Pegswood

Pegswood is a historic mining village and civil parish in Northumberland, England, and the site of the former Pegswood Colliery. Pegswood is two miles (3 km) east of Morpeth and three miles (5 km) west of Ashington, with a population of around 3,280. Pegswood is on a small hill above the valley in which Morpeth is

Read more situated, close to the River Wansbeck and to the small stream Brocks Burn.

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Pegswood offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pegswood located?

Pegswood is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.1793 latitude, -1.6453 longitude.

What is the population of Pegswood?

Pegswood has a population of approximately 3,280 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,280
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.1793, -1.6453

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Pegswood

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Alnwick Castle

A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.

30 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Bamburgh Castle

Imposing Norman fortress perched on a volcanic outcrop above miles of golden beach, once the royal seat of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria.

48 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Wall

The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Tidal island accessible only at low tide via a causeway, home to the atmospheric priory ruins where the Lindisfarne Gospels were created.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Pegswood

  • 76 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pegswood.

Hebron

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km away

Morpeth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 14,403

Choppington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 3,001

Stakeford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 9,636

Ashington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 27,670

Bedlington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 18,470

Cresswell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

Lynemouth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,873

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