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Ellington sits just a few miles down the road from Morpeth, positioned in that distinct coastal belt where Northumberland’s industrial past meets its rural landscape. It was once a traditional colliery village, home to the last deep mine in the North East, but since the pit closed in 2005, the village has quietened down significantly. People tend to stay here for the balance of geography; you’re within walking distance of the dunes and the broad sands at Cresswell, yet the A190 and A1068 are right there for getting into Ashington or commuting toward Newcastle. In the heart of the village, the Plough Inn remains the main landmark, and there’s a small cluster of shops and a primary school that keep the place self-contained. It doesn't have the "chocolate box" feel of the inland villages, but it’s a practical, sturdy spot that benefits from being slightly tucked away from the main coastal tourist trail while still having the North Sea right on its doorstep.