The town of Ponteland is located near to Newcastle Airport in Castle Morpeth, Northumberland, in northeast England. The river Pont, which joins the river Blyth further downstream, runs through the town and gives it its name, meaning island in the Pont, due to the area consisting of a small area of solid ground around St Mary’s Church and the old bridge, surrounded by marshland. This marshland is now drained with housing developments built upon it. A small castle was destroyed by the Scottish army under the Earl of Douglas the day before the Battle of Otterburn and is now the site of the Blackbird Inn, which is rumoured to be connected to St Mary’s church by an old tunnel behind the fireplace in the Tunnel Room. Noted for its Pele Tower, bridge and two churches, Ponteland is also home to the affluent residential area of Darras Hall, a popular choice for many of the north-east’s wealthier residents including many of those associated with Newcastle United Football Club. Once served by a branch line of the North Eastern Railway, then later part of LNER, after its closure in 1929 the line lay dormant until it was resurrected as part of the Tyne & Wear Metro system serving Newcastle Airport.
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Places to Stay near Ponteland
Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport (1.40 miles)
A modern, 3 storey hotel, within 3 miles of Newcastle Airport. Offering 105 tastefully decorated and fully furnished bedrooms all with en-suite, TV, Hairdryer, Telephone and Tea & Coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant, ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Newcastle Airport (1.56 miles)
The Newcastle Airport Hotel (1.60 miles)
Premier Inn Newcastle Airport (South) (2.19 miles)
Horton Grange (2.58 miles)
Horton Grange is on the Blagdon Estate, about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Ponteland, a 15-minute drive from the centre of Newcastle and 4 miles (6.4 km) from Newcastle International Airport.
Horton Grange Country House ... More | visit website
Novotel Newcastle Airport (4.19 miles)
Holiday Inn Newcastle (4.43 miles)
Set in 18 acres of grounds, Holiday Inn Newcastle-upon-Tyne has a health and fitness club and is next to the A19/A1 (North), within easy reach of the beautiful Northumbrian coastline. The popular Metro Centre and Eldon ... More | visit website
Heddon Lodge (4.44 miles)
Heddon Lodge is situated in the beautiful Northumberland countryside and offers easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne, Carlisle, The Lake District and the Scottish Borders. Our close proximity to Hadrian's Wall attracts both walkers and visitors ... More | visit website
Travelodge Newcastle Seaton Burn (4.58 miles)
Travelodge Newcastle Seaton Burn is ideally located just 10 miles from Newcastle, 8 miles from the Metro Centre, 20 miles from Beamish Museum, 26 miles from Alnwick Castle and 8 miles from Newcastle St James ... More | visit website
Newcastle Marriott Gosforth Park Hotel (4.89 miles)
Set on 12 acres of parkland near the vibrant city centre and Newcastle International Airport, the Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park offers the ideal setting for short breaks and business travel. Contemporary by design, this ... More | visit website
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