Prudhoe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Prudhoe

Prudhoe is a town with a population of 11,700 (2011). Coal mining used to be a major industry in the area, but now many residents commute toTyne and Wear. Wylam has a population of 1,900 (2011). Wylam used to be an industrial village with coal mines and ironworks. The railway pioneer George Stephenson, who built the world's first steam railway, was born here. Other engineering pioneers from Wylam include Charles Parsons, the inventor of the steam turbine and the railway engineers Timothy Hackworth and William Hedley.

Top Attractions in Prudhoe

Explore the best things to see and do in Prudhoe:

• ★George Stephenson's Birthplace
• ★Prudhoe Castle
• ★Prudhoe Golf Club

Where to Eat in Prudhoe

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Balls of Prudhoe

Where to Stay in Prudhoe

• 🏨Close House Hotel & Golf
• 🏨Laburnum Guest House at Bistro Englaze
• 🏨The Black Bull
• 🏨The Ship Inn

Prudhoe Travel Guide Sections

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