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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses Β· North East England

Close House

Also known as: Close House, Swydd Durham

In or near Eldon Lane.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Close House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Back of Kimberley Street, Coundon Grange - geograph.org.uk - 486534

Oliver Dixon β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shildon Β· 2.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Close House is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Close House is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated a short distance to the north of Shildon, near to Eldon and Coundon Grange. In the 2001 census Close House had a population of 296. The famed Gilbert and Sullivan star John Reed was born here in 1916.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6482, -1.6409
Parish
Dene Valley
Postcode
DL14 8RL
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Shildon β€” 2.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Minor road entering Gurney Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4716910πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

A Boer War memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3419460πŸ“· 3

Other places Β· North East England

Coundon Grange

Coundon Grange in England North East, United Kingdom.

A Boer War memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3419460πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North East England

Eldon War Memorial

Eldon War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Eldon LaneπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· North East England

Eldon Lane

Eldon Lane β€” village in County Durham, England, UK.

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Douglas Crescent Auckland Park County Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2128824πŸ“· 4

Other places Β· North East England

Dene Valley

Dene Valley in England North East, United Kingdom.

EldonπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· North East England

Eldon

Eldon β€” village in County Durham, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Close House

Places to stay

Minor road entering Gurney Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4716910πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Byerley Park allotments Newton Aycliffe - geograph.org.uk - 2464501πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Middridge Meadows

Middridge Meadows β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ middridgemeadows.co.uk
The Pant on The Green, West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 2946470πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on Wear View, Byers Green - geograph.org.uk - 5892217πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Thomas Wright House Hotel

Thomas Wright House Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ thomaswrighthouse.com
One man and his dog - geograph.org.uk - 2963886πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Country View Caravan & Camping Site

Country View Caravan & Camping Site β€” a caravan park in england north east.

Free↗ thecountrymanbolam.co.uk
Field on north side of Hartbrigg Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3557668πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Watling Road, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 5919391πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Henknowle Manor Public House

Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Green Tree Public House

Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse β€” a cafΓ© in scotland lowlands.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

5, Market Place

5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland - Bar None on Fore Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 3698756πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Bay Horse Public House

Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Old Boundary Marker on Stockdale Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7533296πŸ“· 3

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No more bathtimes at Crackpot Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3039917πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· North East England

Crackpot Hall

Crackpot Hall β€” a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Bunton Hush above the entrance to Bunton Level - geograph.org.uk - 4702388πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· North East England

Bunton Mine shop

Bunton Mine shop β€” a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Red grouse in Gunnerside Gill - geograph.org.uk - 789301πŸ“· 3

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Close House?
Close House is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 8RL), in the parish of Dene Valley.
What is Close House?
Close House in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Close House?
The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 8RL.
How do I get to Close House?
The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 8RL.