Towns & cities · North East England
Eldon
Also known as: Eldon, Swydd Durham
Eldon — village in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shildon · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eldon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 371 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6409°, -1.6400°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Eldon is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated a few miles south-west of Bishop Auckland, a short distance from Shildon. It gives its name to the peerage of the Earls of Eldon. The village became a civil parish, with a parish council, on 1 April 2003. It had previously been part of Shildon parish. The population of this civil parish as at the 2011 census was 327.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6409, -1.6400
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Eldon
- Postcode
- DL14 8DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Population
- 371
- Nearest railway station
- Shildon — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q663462 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eldon, County Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Eldon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Tunnel Junction railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
Shildon Tunnel
Other places · 0.7 km
Eldon Lane
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Close House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Coundon Grange
Other places · 0.8 km
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area
Campsites · 0.9 km
Shildon A.F.C.
Stadiums · 1.1 km
Shildon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Hackworth Park
Parks · 1.2 km
Dene Valley
Other places · 1.3 km
Shildon
Museums · 1.4 km
Eldon is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 371. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 371
- Constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Eldon
46 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Eldon →
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📷 3Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Middridge Colliery
Middridge Colliery in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Shildon railway station
Shildon railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · North East England
Locomotion
Locomotion in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Redworth Hall
Redworth Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Forests & woodlands · North East England
Redworth
Redworth in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · North East England
Shildon
Shildon in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Shildon Tunnel
Shildon Tunnel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 2Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Leasingthorne
Leasingthorne in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Woodham Academy
Woodham Academy in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Windlestone Hall
Windlestone Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Middridge Quarry
Middridge Quarry in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · North East England
Shildon railway works
Shildon railway works in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · North East England
Railway Institute And Forecourt Walls
Railway Institute And Forecourt Walls in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Demons Bridge railway station
Demons Bridge railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Simpasture railway station
Simpasture railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · North East England
Newton Aycliffe railway station
Newton Aycliffe railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Greenfield Community College, Newton Aycliffe
Greenfield Community College, Newton Aycliffe in England North East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Eldon War Memorial
Eldon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Tunnel Junction railway station
Tunnel Junction railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · North East England
Shildon Tunnel
Shildon Tunnel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · North East England
Eldon Lane
Eldon Lane — village in County Durham, England, UK.
📷 4📷 3Other places · North East England
Coundon Grange
Coundon Grange in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Eldon
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Middridge Meadows
Middridge Meadows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Country View Caravan & Camping Site
Country View Caravan & Camping Site — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Thomas Wright House Hotel
Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Hammer & Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Hammer & Pincers Caravan and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Henknowle Manor Public House
Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Green Tree Public House
Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
5, Market Place
5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Coopers Public House
Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Bay Horse Public House
Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eldon?
- Eldon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 8DX), in the parish of Eldon.
- What is Eldon?
- Eldon — village in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Eldon?
- The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 8DX.
- Is Eldon free to visit?
- Yes, Eldon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eldon?
- The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 8DX.