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The Great Britain Guide

Farms (open to visitors) · North East England

Plains Farm

In or near Sunderland.

3.5 · 12 Google reviews

Plains Farm in England North East, United Kingdom.

Fishing Lake at Silksworth Park - geograph.org.uk - 3847921

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
University · 2.0 km
  • Family-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Plains Farm, the nearest railway station is University, located 2 km away. The postcode for navigation is SR3 1SS. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for accessibility and any potential fees.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Plains Farm 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Plains Farm (known locally as Plainsy) is a suburb of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, and is a council-built housing estate, erected in the 1940s. Neighbouring areas include Silksworth, Barnes, Thorney Close, Springwell and Farringdon. The housing in the area is run predominantly by Home Group and Gentoo Sunderland. Many houses are rented via the two companies; others have been purchased by home owners. The majority of housing is either Terraced or Semi Detached.

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

Coordinates
54.8880, -1.4110
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR3 1SS
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station
University2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plains Farm?
Plains Farm is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR3 1SS), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Plains Farm?
Plains Farm in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Plains Farm?
The nearest railway station is University, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR3 1SS.
Is Plains Farm a protected site?
Yes — Plains Farm is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Plains Farm?
The nearest railway station is University, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR3 1SS.