Towns & cities · North East England
Lanchester
Also known as: Lanchester, Swydd Durham
Lanchester — village and civil parish in County Durham, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lanchester in the Scottish Lowlands, the nearest railway station is East Tanfield, located 7.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Lanchester is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,054 people. Address: DH7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in County Durham, England". Coordinates: 54.8220°, -1.7440°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lanchester is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England, 8 miles (13 km) west of Durham and 5 miles (8 km) from Consett. It had a population at the 2011 Census of 4,054. Although there was a small drift mine on the edge of the village which closed in the 1970s, Lanchester's economy was mainly based on agriculture. It is now a residential village in which a number of housing estates have been developed since the late 1960s.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8220, -1.7440
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lanchester
- Postcode
- DH7
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Population
- 4,054
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q861627 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lanchester, County Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Church, Lanchester - geograph.org.uk - 614127.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Queens Head Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
The Old Post Office
B&Bs · 0.1 km
Lanchester and District War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Lanchester railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Church of All Saints, Lanchester
Historic churches · 0.2 km
War memorial outside All Saints' Roman Catholic Church, Lanchester
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Ornsby Hill
Other places · 0.5 km
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Longovicium
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Malton Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Burnhope transmitting station
Other places · 1.9 km
Heart North East
Other places · 1.9 km
Lanchester is a town in North East England offering a variety of local experiences. Visitors can explore the historic Church of All Saints or relax in the gardens at Burnhope War Memorial. The area also features notable spots like Greencroft and the Queens Head Public House for dining.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,054
- Constituency
- North Durham
Things to see in Lanchester
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Lanchester →
📷 5📷 4Other places · North East England
Burnhope transmitting station
Burnhope transmitting station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Cornsay Colliery
Cornsay Colliery in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 4Other places · North East England
Heart North East
Heart North East in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Other places · North East England
Burnhope
Burnhope in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · North East England
Green Croft and Langley Moor
Green Croft and Langley Moor in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 4📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Longovicium
Longovicium in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Lanchester railway station
Lanchester railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North East England
Black Plantation
Black Plantation is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North East England
Black Plantation
Black Plantation is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · North East England
Burnhope War Memorial
Burnhope War Memorial — war memorial in Burnhope, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Burnhope War Memorial
Burnhope War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of All Saints, Lanchester
Church of All Saints, Lanchester — church in Lanchester, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts)
Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)
Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Malton Picnic Area
Malton Picnic Area — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · North East England
Potter's Tropical Village
Potter's Tropical Village — a zoo aquarium in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge Carrying Drive To Greencroft Park Over Newhouse Burn
Bridge Carrying Drive To Greencroft Park Over Newhouse Burn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
War memorial outside All Saints' Roman Catholic Church, Lanchester
War memorial outside All Saints' Roman Catholic Church, Lanchester — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Lanchester and District War Memorial
Lanchester and District War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Queens Head Public House
Queens Head Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Old Post Office
The Old Post Office — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Lanchester and District War Memorial
Lanchester and District War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Lanchester railway station
Lanchester railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of All Saints, Lanchester
Church of All Saints, Lanchester — church in Lanchester, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
War memorial outside All Saints' Roman Catholic Church, Lanchester
War memorial outside All Saints' Roman Catholic Church, Lanchester — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lanchester
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Old Post Office
The Old Post Office — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Burnhopeside Hall
Burnhopeside Hall — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Forrest Valley View
Forrest Valley View — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Greenacres Sun Club
Greenacres Sun Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Old Bridge End
Old Bridge End — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Manor Park Caravan Park
Manor Park Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Queens Head Public House
Queens Head Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
Delves Lane
Delves Lane in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Shepherd & Shepherdess
The Shepherd & Shepherdess in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North East England
Stables Bar & Restaurant
Stables Bar & Restaurant — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lanchester?
- Lanchester is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7), in the parish of Lanchester.
- What is Lanchester?
- Lanchester — village and civil parish in County Durham, England.
- How do I get to Lanchester?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH7.
- Is Lanchester free to visit?
- Yes, Lanchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lanchester?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7.