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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Houghton Bank

In or near Killerby.

Free admission

Houghton Bank in England North East, United Kingdom.

Park House Lane near Heighington - geograph.org.uk - 5914318

pam fray — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shildon · 3.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Houghton Bank is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — 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

Houghton Bank is a hamlet in civil parishes of Houghton Le Side and Heighington, in the borough of Darlington and the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It is situated a few miles west of Newton Aycliffe, on the A68 between Darlington and Bishop Auckland.

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

Coordinates
54.6000, -1.6500
District
Darlington
Parish
Heighington
Postcode
DL2 2XQ
Parliamentary constituency
Darlington
Nearest railway station
Shildon3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Houghton Bank

Places to stay

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The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

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Hall Garth Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houghton Bank?
Houghton Bank is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL2 2XQ), in the parish of Heighington.
What is Houghton Bank?
Houghton Bank in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Houghton Bank?
The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL2 2XQ.
Is Houghton Bank free to visit?
Yes, Houghton Bank is free to enter.
How do I get to Houghton Bank?
The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL2 2XQ.