Ashington is situated in the county of Northumberland in north-east England. There is currently debate as to whether it should be described as a town or village but if the latter were the case it would be the largest village in England. During the 1840’s, when the Duke of Portland built houses to encourage workers escaping from the potato famine to come and work at the local collieries he was founding, Ashington grew from a small hamlet into a successful small mining town and during the peak coal mining period it was considered by many to be the “world’s largest coal-mining village”. When deep pit coal mining declined during the 1980’s and 1990’s, the collieries closed one by one until just the Ellington colliery remained. That in turn, closed in 2005 but in 2006, limestone was discovered locally and plans have been put forward for an open-cast mine on the outskirts of the town although it has been objected to by many. During the 1930’s, several of Ashington’s miners took up painting in their spare time and began producing work to sell at local markets in an attempt to supplement their poor wages. They became known as the Pitmen Painters, achieving unexpected success and acceptance from the art community and were given prestigious gallery exhibitions. Their works were re-discovered during the 1970’s as ‘workers’ art’ and exhibited internationally.
Attraction
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Country Park
Wansbeck Riverside Park
Woodhorn Colliery Museum and Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway
Budget
Premier Inn Ashington *book online*
Care Home
Council
Estate Agent
Mike Rogerson Estate Agents
Moon A S
Northumberland Property
Pattinson Keith Ltd
Rickard W & Son
Stewart Ken
Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Taxi
A1 TaxisAbcabs
Collier Taxis
Delta Taxis
Friberg Stan
JR Private Hire
Rogers Taxis
Towart Taxis
Venue
Northumberland Museum and Archives
Shops
Shades of Green Garden Centre Ltd
Tudor Dolls Houses
DB Studios
H Samuel
Rowlands Pharmacy
Holistic Harmony
Crazy Crafters
Places to Stay near Ashington
Black Diamond Inn (0.28 miles)
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This bar, restaurant and hotel is converted from an old dairy and is located just outside the centre of Ashington. Food is served all day ... More
Premier Inn Ashington (1.37 miles)
The Captains Lodge (2.20 miles)
The Swan (2.64 miles)
The Swan at Choppington is a quality assessed 3 star Inn offering great food, excellent service and comfortable en suite accommodation from a family with over 35 years experience in ... More
Barnacre (3.38 miles)
Barnacre is situated in the centre of Longhirst conservation village, within easy walking distance of Longhirst Hall and conference centre. We offer ensuite rooms, family rooms, and family suites, pets ... More
Longhirst Hall (3.49 miles)
Located in rural Northumberland, Longhirst - a member of Classic British Hotels, offers 77 en suite bedrooms, fitness room, two golf courses, woodland trails, two bars and the Boyson Restaurant offers the finest local and ... More | visit website
Morpeth Court Luxury Serviced Apartments (4.74 miles)
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Unique conversion of 19th. century gaol to provide designer inspired split level apartments with all modern conveniences; a first choice destination for both business and ... More
Castle View Bed & Breakfast (4.78 miles)
Queens Head Hotel (4.89 miles)
Enjoy a warm and friendly welcome from this town centre hotel that rests by the River Wansbeck. The hotel offers an ideal location for those wishing to explore the Northumberland countryside ... More
Stepping Stones Bed & Breakfast (5.00 miles)
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