Cramlington: a Northumberland new town with deep roots
Six miles north of Newcastle, Cramlington grew from a medieval manor and a cluster of pit villages into one of England's post-war new towns. Today it is home to nearly 29,000 people, with a busy town centre, a mainline station and Northumberlandia on its doorstep.
What Makes It Special
Thinking about visiting or moving to Cramlington? Here's what makes the town distinctive.
Northumberlandia
On the edge of town, Northumberlandia is a 34-metre-high landform sculpture of a reclining woman, designed by Charles Jencks and run by Northumberland Wildlife Trust, with paths, lakes and a café.
A Planned Town
Cramlington was developed as a new town from the 1960s, with estates such as Parkside, Beacon Hill, Northburn and Eastfield built around the old village and its 1868 St Nicholas' Church.
Manor Walks
The town centre at Manor Walks has more than 100 shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure operators, including a nine-screen Vue cinema. Explore local businesses in our directory.
Connected
Cramlington station is on the East Coast Main Line with Northern trains to Newcastle and Morpeth, and Arriva buses including the X7, X8 and 43. The A1, A19 and A189 are all close by.
Schools & Families
Cramlington moved to a two-tier system of primary and secondary schools in 2008. Cramlington Learning Village is the town's 11 to 18 academy.
Health & Leisure
The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital opened here in 2015, and Concordia Leisure Centre, opened by the Queen in 1977, has pools, a gym and soft play.
Nearly 900 Years of History
From a manor first recorded in 1135 to Victorian collieries and a new town planned in the 1960s, Cramlington has stories worth telling. Explore our timeline and the moments that shaped the town.
Explore Cramlington's HistoryFind Your Way Around Cramlington
Start with our guides, local directory and events, and the practical information you need to get the most out of the town.
Local Directory
Shops, pubs, cafes, trades and services across Cramlington.
What's On
Town events, festivals and things to do in and around Cramlington.
Guides
In-depth local guides to eating out, days out, family life and more.
Heritage
Northumberlandia, St Nicholas' Church and the town's mining past.
Families
Schools, tutors, groups and activities for children in Cramlington.
Practical Info
Transport, health, council services and everyday essentials.
Key Facts
28,843 (2021 census, built-up area)
Northumberland County Council
Cramlington Town Council
NE23
Cramlington (East Coast Main Line)
A1, A19 and A189
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This Weekend
Remembrance Sunday in Cramlington
10:00 AM · St Nicholas Church
Cemetery Ladybirds at Benton Cemetery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Benton Cemetery gates
Yoga in Harmony
10:00 AM · Northern Rock Foundation Hall
Bird Ringing Demonstration at Gibside
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Gibside Stables