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 located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 4,054. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
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 →
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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.