Prudhoe (/ ˈprʌdə / PRUD-ə[1]) is a town and civil parish in the south of Northumberland, England. It is 11 miles (18 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne and situated on a steep, north-facing hill on the south bank of the River Tyne.

Prudhoe has a wonderful selection of vibrant local shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and great places of interest to visit. Visit Prudhoe website is the first place to check to see what’s on in Prudhoe Town and surrounding areas such as Stocksfield, Mickley, Wylam, Ovingham & …

Prudhoe Castle / ˈprʌdə / [1] is a ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne at Prudhoe, Northumberland, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.

Prudhoe is a town in Northumberland in northeast England. With a population of 10,300 in 2021, it's the largest of a string of villages along the lower Tyne valley. Wylam on the north bank of the Tyne has a population of 1660 but has more visitor accommodation. Other nearby villages are Ovingham and Heddon-on-the-Wall.

Explore Prudhoe’s history through our gallery of images and stories, showcasing its evolution from ancient times to today. Perfect for history enthusiasts and locals.

Prudhoe is a medium-sized town just south of the River Tyne, in the southern part of the county of Northumberland. The town is sited on a steep, north-facing hill in the Tyne valley and nearby settlements include Ovingham, Ovington, Wylam, Stocksfield, Crawcrook, Hedley on the Hill and Mickley and has a population of over 11,000 (as at 30/6/2020).

Prudhoe also has its famous Gleemen and, along with neighbouring Mickley, has always been famous as a source of football talent. Although the Rio, Rex and Palace cinemas are long gone, there is always plenty to do in Prudhoe. One popular recreation is to join the Local History Society, creator of this website.

Prudhoe Castle occupies a naturally strong position guarding a vital crossing of the river Tyne. You’ll witness Prudhoe’s great strength as you approach via the barbican, passing the picturesque mill pond and crossing the inner ditch to the formidable gatehouse.

Prudhoe is a medium-sized town just south of the River Tyne, in Northumberland. It is about 11 miles west of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town stands on a steep, north-facing hill in the Tyne valley and nearby villages include Ovingham, Ovington, Wylam, Stocksfield, Crawcrook, Hedley on the Hill and Mickley.

Prudhoe ( PRUD-ə) is a town in south Northumberland, England, about 11 miles (18 km) west of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and just south of the River Tyne. Situated on a steep, north-facing hill in the Tyne valley, Prudhoe had a population of 11,675 at the 2011 Census.