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Other places · North East England

North West Durham

Also known as: Gogledd-orllewin Durham (etholaeth seneddol), Durham Thiar Thuaidh (Toghcheantar na Ríochta Aontaithe)

In or near Stanhope.

Free admission

North West Durham in England North East, United Kingdom.

Sculpted snow, fence, hill walker and trig point - geograph.org.uk - 5657091

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stanhope · 3.3 km
  • Free entry

About

North West Durham 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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Official information

The Boundary Commission for England is responsible for reviewing parliamentary constituencies and ensuring fair representation in Parliament. The site provides access to electoral figures, including the number of electors in various wards and constituencies across England.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

North West Durham was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. The seat was abolished for the 2024 general election and replaced by parts of four new constituencies.

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

Coordinates
54.7700, -1.9800
Parish
Stanhope
Postcode
DL13 2EP
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Phone
020 7276 1326
Established
1950
Nearest railway station
Stanhope3.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North West Durham?
North West Durham is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2EP), in the parish of Stanhope.
What is North West Durham?
North West Durham in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to North West Durham?
The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2EP.
When was North West Durham built?
Built or established in 1950.
Is North West Durham a protected site?
Yes — North West Durham is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to North West Durham?
The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2EP.