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About Ashington, Northumberland

Ashington, the largest town in Wigan and Leigh borough, sits in Northumberland's former mining heartland, easily reached via the A189 from Newcastle or the A1. The town connects well to regional destinations, with Newcastle International Airport about 20 miles south and over 90 EV charging points nearby. Most famous for being the birthplace of footballing legends Bobby and Jack Charlton, who helped England win the 1966 World Cup.

Where is Ashington, Northumberland on the map?

Ashington, Northumberland is in England, at 55.177, -1.564 - about 20 km north-east of Netherton Park.

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EV Chargers in Ashington, Northumberland

15 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in Ashington, Northumberland

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Ashington, Northumberland. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Ashington, Northumberland9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Ashington, Northumberland?

The closest airport to Ashington, Northumberland is Newcastle International Airport, 37 km (about 47 min by car).

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