Peter's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful Cathedral and castle, many films have been made here including Harry Potter. Great walks along the River Wear, Botanic gardens and Crook Hall are great to visit
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Durham
Wonderful Cathedral and castle, many films have been made here including Harry Potter. Great walks along the River Wear, Botanic gardens and Crook Hall are great to visit
Wonderful museum. It’s all about living in the North East from the start of the 20th Century now up to the 1950’s it’s really worth a visit
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Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Wonderful museum. It’s all about living in the North East from the start of the 20th Century now up to the 1950’s it’s really worth a visit
The closest beach to our house Great beaches. The North’s only man made Harbour. Built for exporting coal... some lovely cafes and pubs. Famous for sea glass washed up on its beaches.
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Seaham
The closest beach to our house Great beaches. The North’s only man made Harbour. Built for exporting coal... some lovely cafes and pubs. Famous for sea glass washed up on its beaches.
Wonderful city with lots of history and Culture the city is famous for its nightlife and party culture
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Wonderful city with lots of history and Culture the city is famous for its nightlife and party culture
Great beaches. Fabulous new bridge. Ski slope, Stadium of Light
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Sunderland
Great beaches. Fabulous new bridge. Ski slope, Stadium of Light
The Severn Sisters can be seen from the back bedroom and garden of our house the trees grow on top of an ancient Iron Age burial ground
Warden Law
The Severn Sisters can be seen from the back bedroom and garden of our house the trees grow on top of an ancient Iron Age burial ground
Auckland Castle has just been refurbished and is definitely worth visiting There is a Roman fort near by at Binchester
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Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle has just been refurbished and is definitely worth visiting There is a Roman fort near by at Binchester
Rainton Meadows
A great wildlife reserve less than a mile from our house
This is where we live, we are surrounded by the most amazing countryside with great walks and cycling routes
Hetton-le-Hole
This is where we live, we are surrounded by the most amazing countryside with great walks and cycling routes
On the banks of the River Wear, in a beautiful wooded setting, stand the extensive remains of Finchale Priory. It was founded in 1196 on the site of the hermitage of St Godric, a retired sailor and merchant, who settled here after a life of adventure and travel. The priory was an outpost of Durham Cathedral and functioned as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham until its suppression in 1538.
The story of Finchale can be read in its surviving remains, from St Godric's original church and tomb through the 13th century priory and its later rebuilding.
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Finchale Priory
Finchale Avenue
On the banks of the River Wear, in a beautiful wooded setting, stand the extensive remains of Finchale Priory. It was founded in 1196 on the site of the hermitage of St Godric, a retired sailor and merchant, who settled here after a life of adventure and travel. The priory was an outpost of Durham Cathedral and functioned as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham until its suppression in 1538.
The story of Finchale can be read in its surviving remains, from St Godric's original church and tomb through the 13th century priory and its later rebuilding.
Hartlepool Marina
Slake Terrace40 minutes from our house.. not to be missed when visiting our area
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High Force Waterfalls
Alston Road40 minutes from our house.. not to be missed when visiting our area
10 minutes from our house to the North. The Penshaw Monument, officially The Earl of Durham's Monument, was built in 1844 on Penshaw Hill between the districts of Washington and Houghton-le-Spring, now within the City of Sunderland, North East England. Wikipedia
Height: 20 m
Construction started: 28 August 1844
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Penshaw monument
Chester Road10 minutes from our house to the North. The Penshaw Monument, officially The Earl of Durham's Monument, was built in 1844 on Penshaw Hill between the districts of Washington and Houghton-le-Spring, now within the City of Sunderland, North East England. Wikipedia
Height: 20 m
Construction started: 28 August 1844
North of the river Tyne and well worth a visit fabulous beaches. Riley’s crab shack is wonderful for fish and chips. Menu changes daily
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Tynemouth
North of the river Tyne and well worth a visit fabulous beaches. Riley’s crab shack is wonderful for fish and chips. Menu changes daily
Historic castle around 40 minutes South West of our house great views and several herds of deer well worth a visit
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Raby Castle
Historic castle around 40 minutes South West of our house great views and several herds of deer well worth a visit
Lovely town in Teesdale great walks and views with castle and River Tees
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Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadLovely town in Teesdale great walks and views with castle and River Tees
The Country to the North of us with great History, lots of castles, fabulous beaches and wonderful countryside
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Northumberland
The Country to the North of us with great History, lots of castles, fabulous beaches and wonderful countryside
Our home county. Great places to visit. Fabulous history and fabulous beaches and countryside. Click the link for more things to see and do in County Durham https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2022-05-31/the-25-things-you-should-do-in-county-durham
County Durham
Our home county. Great places to visit. Fabulous history and fabulous beaches and countryside. Click the link for more things to see and do in County Durham https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2022-05-31/the-25-things-you-should-do-in-county-durham
Newcastle and Sunderland are the main cities of Tyne and Wear. Good nightlife, lots of history and culture. Great beaches in Sunderland, South Shields, Whitley bay and Tynemouth
Tyne and Wear
Newcastle and Sunderland are the main cities of Tyne and Wear. Good nightlife, lots of history and culture. Great beaches in Sunderland, South Shields, Whitley bay and Tynemouth
Around 8 miles from our house easy to get to directly of the A1
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Angel of the North
Durham RoadAround 8 miles from our house easy to get to directly of the A1
Lambton Estates Ltd
Chester le StreetShopping
Out of town shopping centre with all the high street shops is 3 miles away there’s a Cini world cinema and the usual fast food outlets, well worth a visit
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Dalton Park Outlet
Church StreetOut of town shopping centre with all the high street shops is 3 miles away there’s a Cini world cinema and the usual fast food outlets, well worth a visit
Football ground
Home of Sunderland AFC
Stadium of Light
Home ground of Sunderland AFC
St James' Park
Barrack RoadHome ground of Newcastle Utd
International cricket ground
Home of Durham Cricket, hosts international cricket matches throughout the Summer and also hosts music concerts
Emirates Riverside
Rugby stadium
Home of Newcastle falcons rugby team
Kingston Park Stadium
11 Brunton RdGolf club
Our closest golf club
We have great golf courses around the Area https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/durham-activities/golf
Houghton-Le-Spring Golf Club
B1404We have great golf courses around the Area https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/durham-activities/golf
Ramside Golf Club
36 holes of Championship golf. As good as it gets
Sharpley Golf
Lovely new course with driving range 2 miles from our house .. great value
Cocken Lodge Golf Course
Par 3 golf course and driving range. Great for beginners
University
Durham University
Stockton Road6 miles from our house
University of Sunderland, City Campus
Chester RoadSunderland university is 6 miles from our house
Newcastle University
Easily accessible from our house
Northumbria University
2 Ellison PlEasily accessible from our house