Ovingham Tourism
(For the place in Australia, see Ovingham, South Australia.) Ovingham /ˈɒvɪŋdʒəm/ is a civil parish and village in the Tyne Valley of south Northumberland, England. It lies on the River Tyne 10 miles (16 km) east of Hexham with neighbours Prudhoe, Ovington, Wylam and Stocksfield. The River Tyne provided an obstacle between Ovingham and Prudhoe until 20 December 1883, when a toll bridge (Ovingham Bridge) was finally opened, taking the place of the ferry. The steel tubes are marked Dorman Long Middlesbrough, the firm which designed and built the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Tyne Bridge.
WikipediaHome to pretty treasures, Ovingham is United Kingdom's best kept secret. When planning a trip to Ovingham, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Royal Mile. Also, to reach Ovingham, you'll have to take a flight to Edinburgh; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. A holiday in Ovingham can generally be of 1-2 days.
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