Windmills · North East England
Ferryhill Windmill
In or near Spennymoor.
Ferryhill Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ferryhill Windmill is a historic windmill in the Scottish Lowlands — part of the country's pre-industrial skyline. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area DL17.
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Place summary
Ferryhill Windmill is a windmill located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically within the parish of Ferryhill. This structure is notable for its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6870, -1.5737
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Ferryhill
- Postcode
- DL17 8RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: w281778051 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College
Other places · 0.3 km
Dean Bank
Other places · 0.8 km
Ferryhill Town Hall
Chapels · 1.2 km
Ferryhill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
East Howle and Crossings War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
North Close
Other places · 1.6 km
Chilton
Other places · 1.6 km
Ferryhill
Cathedrals · 1.6 km
Kirk Merrington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Spennymoor
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Kirk Merrington
Other places · 1.9 km
Mount Pleasant
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
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Ferryhill War Memorial
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East Howle and Crossings War Memorial
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Places to eat & drink
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Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ferryhill Windmill?
- Ferryhill Windmill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL17 8RJ), in the parish of Ferryhill.
- What is Ferryhill Windmill?
- Ferryhill Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ferryhill Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL17 8RJ.
- Is Ferryhill Windmill free to visit?
- Yes, Ferryhill Windmill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ferryhill Windmill?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL17 8RJ.