Everything You Need to Know
Transport links, schools, health services, and council information for residents, newcomers and visitors to Cramlington.
Transport & Parking
Cramlington is well connected by rail, bus and road, six miles north of Newcastle.
Rail
- Cramlington station is on the East Coast Main Line, run by Northern.
- Trains run hourly to Newcastle and Morpeth, with a couple of peak trains a day continuing north to Alnmouth and Chathill.
- Check live times and fares on the Northern website or National Rail Enquiries.
Buses
- Arriva's X7 and X8 link Cramlington with Newcastle and Blyth.
- The 43 runs between Morpeth and Newcastle via Cramlington.
- Check times on bustimes.org or the Arriva North East website.
Walking & Cycling
- Manor Walks and the town centre are within reach of most estates on foot or by bike.
- Northumberlandia, on Blagdon Lane at the edge of town, has surfaced paths around the landform.
- Plessey Woods Country Park, between Cramlington and Bedlington, has woodland and riverside walks.
Driving & Parking
- Cramlington sits between the A1, the A19 and the A189, about 6 miles north of Newcastle.
- Manor Walks has its own car parks for the town centre.
- Northumberlandia's car park is free, with a suggested donation to Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Schools
Cramlington has primary schools across its estates and a secondary academy. Use the official tools below to read inspection reports and apply for places.
Two-tier schools
Cramlington moved from three tiers to a two-tier system of primary and secondary schools in 2008. Cramlington Learning Village is the town's 11 to 18 academy.
Ofsted reports
Read the latest inspection report for any Cramlington school on the Ofsted website, or parent reviews on Ofsted Parent View.
School admissions
Apply for a place and check catchment areas and deadlines through Northumberland County Council's school admissions pages.
Health Services
GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, and nearby hospitals.
GP Surgeries
- Cramlington has several GP practices serving the town and its estates.
- Find and compare surgeries and register online at nhs.uk.
Dentists & Pharmacies
- There are pharmacies in the town centre and around the estates.
- Use the nhs.uk 'find a dentist' and 'find a pharmacy' tools for up-to-date lists.
Urgent & Emergency Care
- The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital on Northumbria Way, NE23 6NZ, has a 24-hour consultant-led A&E.
- It opened in 2015 as England's first purpose-built specialist emergency care hospital.
- For non-emergencies call NHS 111 or use 111 online.
Community Health
- Hospital and community services are run by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
- Check nhs.uk for opticians, mental-health support and other services.
Council Services
Useful information for dealing with Northumberland County Council and Cramlington Town Council.
Bin Collections
Check your household waste and recycling collection days on the Northumberland County Council website using your postcode.
Report an Issue
Report potholes, fly-tipping, street lighting problems, and other issues through the council's online reporting tools.
Planning Applications
View and comment on local planning applications through Northumberland County Council's planning portal.
Local Councillors
Cramlington is represented on Northumberland County Council by several divisions, and also has its own town council at Bamburgh House, Manor Walks, open Monday to Friday.
Libraries
Cramlington Library is in the Community Hub on Forum Way, part of the Northumberland library network. Check opening hours before visiting.
Recycling
Kerbside recycling, plus Bebside Household Waste Recovery Centre on Hathery Lane, run by Northumberland County Council, for larger items.