Towns & cities · North East England
Stanhope
Also known as: Stanhope, Swydd Durham
Stanhope — village in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stanhope, you can take a train to Stanhope station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is DL13 2UF, and entry to the town is free.
About
Stanhope is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,633 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7471°, -2.0060°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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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
Stanhope is a market town and civil parish in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It lies on the River Wear between Eastgate and Frosterley, in the north-east of Weardale. The main A689 road over the Pennines is crossed by the B6278 between Barnard Castle and Shotley Bridge. In 2001 Stanhope had a population of 1,633, in 2019 an estimate of 1,627, and a figure of 1,602 in the 2011 census for the ONS built-up-area which includes Crawleyside. In 2011 the parish population was 4,581.
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Background
Description
Stanhope is surrounded by moorland in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) – the second largest of a current 40 such areas in England and Wales. Features of interest include: The name Stanhope derives from the Old English stānhop meaning 'stone valley'. Stanhope was at the centre of the Weardale campaign (1327), when Sir James Douglas of Scotland invaded England and faced Edward III and Roger Mortimer, Earl of March. A series of skirmishes took place on the valley floor and in Stanhope Park. The parish church dedicated to St Thomas is mostly from the 12th–13th centuries, with restoration in 1663 and 1867. The earliest known Rector was Richardus in 1200. Joseph…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7471, -2.0060
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Population
- 1,633
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q428342 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stanhope, County Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stanhope Castle - geograph.org.uk - 398857.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stanhope War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
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Stanhope Castle
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Stanhope Castle
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Stanhope Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.1 km
Regenerare
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Stanhope Town Hall
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Stanhope railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Weardale Railway
Heritage railways · 0.5 km
Unthank Hall
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Heather View Country and Leisure Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Stanhope
Villages · 0.8 km
Stanhope Hall
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Stanhope is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 1,633. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,633
- Constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Stanhope
104 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Stanhope →
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📷 5National landscapes (AONB) · North East England
North Pennines
North Pennines in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 2Wildlife reserves · North East England
Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells
Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge End
Bridge End in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Caves · North East England
Fairy Holes Cave
Fairy Holes Cave in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Quarries · North East England
Greenfoot Quarry
Greenfoot Quarry in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · North East England
North Pennine Batholith
North Pennine Batholith in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Quarries · North East England
West Rigg Open Cutting
West Rigg Open Cutting in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North East England
Westernhope Burn Wood
Westernhope Burn Wood in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Other places · North East England
West Newlandside Meadows
West Newlandside Meadows in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Horsley Hall
Horsley Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Eastgate railway station
Eastgate railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Cornish Hush Mine
Cornish Hush Mine in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Westgate-in-Weardale railway station
Westgate-in-Weardale railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Frosterley railway station
Frosterley railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Crawley railway station
Crawley railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Stanhope War Memorial
Stanhope War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Stanhope Castle
Stanhope Castle — house in Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 5Literary houses · North East England
Stanhope Castle
Stanhope Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Stanhope Caravan Park
Stanhope Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Regenerare
Regenerare — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Stanhope Town Hall
Stanhope Town Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stanhope
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Stanhope Caravan Park
Stanhope Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Heather View Country and Leisure Park
Heather View Country and Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Belle Vue Caravan Site
Belle Vue Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Betsdale Caravan Park
Betsdale Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Frosterley Inn Caravan Park
Frosterley Inn Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Hiole House Bunkhouse
Hiole House Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
Delves Lane
Delves Lane in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Queens Head Public House
Queens Head Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanhope?
- Stanhope is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2UF), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Stanhope?
- Stanhope — village in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Stanhope?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2UF.
- Is Stanhope a protected site?
- Yes — Stanhope 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).
- Is Stanhope free to visit?
- Yes, Stanhope is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanhope?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2UF.