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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North East England

Old Penshaw

In or near Offerton.

Old Penshaw — a village in scotland lowlands.

Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538

Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
South Hylton · 3.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Old Penshaw is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional architecture. The area offers a glimpse into village life in Scotland, with local amenities and scenic surroundings. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of the region, suitable for leisurely exploration.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8833, -1.4833
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR4 9JX
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
South Hylton3.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538📷 5

Mountains & hills · North East England

Penshaw Hill

Penshaw Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 136 m.

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Penshaw Monument📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Penshaw Monument

Penshaw Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Footpath down from Penshaw Hill near Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 1672361📷 5

Vineyards · North East England

Penshaw Hill

Penshaw Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cox Green Road, south of Washington - geograph.org.uk - 6044920📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Cox Green railway station

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cox Green Road, south of Washington - geograph.org.uk - 6044920📷 4

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Cox Green

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Where to eat & stay near Old Penshaw

Places to stay

Rough Grass west of Grasswell - geograph.org.uk - 5686033📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm

Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Northside between Birtley and Wrekenton - geograph.org.uk - 5885146📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Bowes Incline Hotel

Bowes Incline Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freethebowesinclinehotel.co.uk
Factory units on Drum Road Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 5384210📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Plum Tree Park

Plum Tree Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Three Horseshoes Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7977208📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

The Stables

The Stables — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Sunderland Aquatic Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6228752📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland — a hotel in scotland lowlands. 3-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.

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Former brickworks site at Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 2952372📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Bewicke Main Residential Caravan Park

Bewicke Main Residential Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Naval Memorial, Bishopwearmouth Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 3837523📷 5

Cafés · North East England

The Lodge

The Lodge — a café in scotland lowlands.

War memorial at Houghton-Le-Spring - geograph.org.uk - 5680655📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Old Mill Public House

The Old Mill Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

The Willow Pond pub - geograph.org.uk - 5437798📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Mountain Daisy Public House

Mountain Daisy Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Queen Alexandra Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7514240📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Websters Public House

Websters Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Hylton Road, Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 5880134📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Livingstone's Public House

Livingstone's Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

The old Sunderland College Buildings - geograph.org.uk - 2079137📷 6

Historic pubs · North East England

Fitzgerald's Public House

Fitzgerald's Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Benchmark on boundary wall of Warcop Hall - geograph.org.uk - 4599373📷 5

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St Peter and St Paul, Stainton - geograph.org.uk - 5084905📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Penshaw?
Old Penshaw is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR4 9JX), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Old Penshaw?
Old Penshaw — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Old Penshaw?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR4 9JX.
How do I get to Old Penshaw?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR4 9JX.