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The Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities · North East England

Howden-le-Wear

Free admission

Howden-le-Wear — village in County Durham, United Kingdom.

Howden-le-Wear, towns & cities in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear · 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Howden-le-Wear is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.6950°, -1.7492°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Howden-le-Wear is a village in County Durham, in England. Howden-le-Wear is approximately 1 mile south of the large market town of Crook. It has a number of shops including the village One Stop convenience store, hairdressers, butchers and the petrol station. The 2011 Census reported that Howden has a population of 1,535.

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Coordinates
54.6950, -1.7492
Parish
County Durham, unparished area
Postcode
DL15 8EX
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear2.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Howden-le-Wear is located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
Bishop Auckland

Things to see in Howden-le-Wear

9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Howden-le-Wear

Old gatepost, Watergate Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5865550📷 4

Family attractions · North East England

Diggerland Durham

Theme park where children drive real construction equipment.

diggerland.com
High Grange village entrance sign - geograph.org.uk - 2056690📷 3

Other places · North East England

High Grange

High Grange in England North East, United Kingdom.

Constantine Road, North Bitchburn, County Durham - geograph.org.uk - 124398📷 4

Chapels · North East England

North Bitchburn

North Bitchburn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Flooded woodland area at Low Barns Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 7714486📷 3

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Wear Valley Junction railway station

Wear Valley Junction railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Entering Fir Tree village - geograph.org.uk - 2947019📷 3

Other places · North East England

Fir Tree

Fir Tree in England North East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Hargill Road, Howden-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 5907684📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Beechburn railway station

Beechburn railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Hunwick Hall FarmhouseFlagship📷 3

Stately homes · North East England

Hunwick Hall Farmhouse

Hunwick Hall Farmhouse — farmhouse in Hunwick, County Durham, England, UK.

👶thewrennreport.co.uk
Disused Weardale railway line - geograph.org.uk - 374253📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

Slotburn Brick Works

Slotburn Brick Works — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Hargill Road, Howden-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 5907687📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Howden-le-Wear War Memorial

Howden-le-Wear War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Hargill Road, Howden-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 5907687📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Howden-le-Wear War Memorial

Howden-le-Wear War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Elizabeth II postbox on Hargill Road, Howden-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 5907684📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Beechburn railway station

Beechburn railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Old gatepost, Watergate Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5865550📷 4

Family attractions · North East England

Diggerland Durham

Theme park where children drive real construction equipment.

diggerland.com
Constantine Road, North Bitchburn, County Durham - geograph.org.uk - 124398📷 4

Chapels · North East England

North Bitchburn

North Bitchburn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Disused Weardale railway line - geograph.org.uk - 374253📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

Slotburn Brick Works

Slotburn Brick Works — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Flooded woodland area at Low Barns Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 7714486📷 3

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Wear Valley Junction railway station

Wear Valley Junction railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free

Where to eat & stay near Howden-le-Wear

Places to stay

Dilapidated barn at Middle Shipley - geograph.org.uk - 8205280📷 3

Campsites · North East England

High Shipley Farm Bungalow

High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the green in Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 7745257📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Green Acres Hamsterley

Green Acres Hamsterley — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freegreenacreshamsterley.co.uk
Field on north side of Hartbrigg Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3557668📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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

Hotels · North East England

Thomas Wright House Hotel

Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freethomaswrighthouse.com
Bradley Bridge from the A689 - geograph.org.uk - 2896127📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Bradley Burn Farm Touring site

Bradley Burn Farm Touring site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freebradleyburn.co.uk
The Pant on The Green, West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 2946470📷 7

Hotels · North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Bishop Auckland - Bar None on Fore Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 3698756📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Bay Horse Public House

Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Front Street, Sunniside - geograph.org.uk - 5890807📷 3

Historic pubs · North East England

Sunniside

Sunniside in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

5, Market Place

5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.

The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Green Tree Public House

Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howden-le-Wear?
Howden-le-Wear is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL15 8EX), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Howden-le-Wear?
Howden-le-Wear — village in County Durham, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Howden-le-Wear?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL15 8EX.
Is Howden-le-Wear free to visit?
Yes, Howden-le-Wear is free to enter.
How do I get to Howden-le-Wear?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL15 8EX.