Traditional county: Northumberland · Region: North East
Explore Ashington, Northumberland with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ashington map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Place | Ashington |
| Traditional County | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 55.183124 |
| Longitude | -1.569056 |
| Place Type | Town |
Ashington, a town in Northumberland, has long been shaped by the earth beneath its feet. It lies 3.8 km west of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (from Newbiggin-by-the-Sea: bearing 266°T, OS grid NZ 275 877), and is situated north-north-east of Stakeford village. Historically, its fortunes were intrinsically tied to the rich seams of coal that lay hidden, a legacy that imbued the landscape with a rugged character and fueled its growth from a modest settlement into a significant industrial hub. The very air, once thick with the dust of the collieries, now carries a gentler, more open scent, a testament to the town's evolving economic identity and its embrace of new opportunities beyond its mining past. The spirit of Ashington is perhaps best embodied by the enduring resilience of its people, a quality forged in the demanding work of the mines and reflected in its vibrant community life. While grand edifices are few, the town's heart beats strongly in its public spaces and the everyday interactions of its residents. Notably, the town has been the birthplace of figures who have left their mark on the wider world, including the celebrated footballer Jackie Milburn, whose prowess on the pitch brought renown to Ashington and inspired generations. The echoes of past industry, though faded, still resonate, mingling with the present-day rhythms of a town looking forward, its character a blend of proud heritage and quiet aspiration.
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Explore Ashington, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.183124, -1.569056. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |