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3About Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne lies just west of Newcastle on the Tyne's south bank, accessible via the A695 from Newcastle or the A1 Western Bypass for longer journeys. The former industrial town sits where the Derwent Valley meets the Tyne, with good Metro connections and over 250 EV charging points nearby. It's forever immortalised in the famous Geordie song "Blaydon Races," celebrating the annual horse races that once packed Stella Haugh racecourse every 9th of June.
Where is Blaydon on the map?
Blaydon is in England, at 54.965, -1.714 - about 12 km south-east of Heddon-on-the-Wall.
How far is Blaydon from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Blaydon
- Wellington St, Newcastle upon Tyne175 kW
- Benton Ale House, Newcastle Upon Tyne75 kW
- 117 Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
- 2 Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
- Callerton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Blaydon
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Blaydon. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Blaydon?
The closest airport to Blaydon is Newcastle International Airport, 17 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.