Towns & cities · North East England
The Slack
The Slack — village in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Slack is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6240°, -1.8270°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Slack is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated near to Butterknowle, to the west of Bishop Auckland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6240, -1.8270
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lynesack and Softley
- Postcode
- DL13 5HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 7 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Haggerleases railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Swin Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Millfield Grange Colliery
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Cockfield Fell railway station
Castles · 0.7 km
Butterknowle
Castles · 0.8 km
Butterknowle War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Holly Moor colliery
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Bridge Over Grewburn Beck
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
South Side
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Gaunless Viaduct
Castles · 1.6 km
The Slack is located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in The Slack
21 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in The Slack →
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Church of St Mary, Staindrop
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Primitive Methodist Chapel
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Raby Castle
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Esperley Lane Ends
Esperley Lane Ends in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Gaunless Viaduct
Gaunless Viaduct in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Lands railway station
Lands railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Swin Bridge
Swin Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Other places · North East England
Staindrop School
Staindrop School in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Cockfield Fell railway station
Cockfield Fell railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Haggerleases railway station
Haggerleases railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Church Bridge Over Langley Beck
Church Bridge Over Langley Beck — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The Country Teashop
The Country Teashop — a café in england north east.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Gordon House Colliery
Gordon House Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Millfield Grange Colliery
Millfield Grange Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Holly Moor colliery
Holly Moor colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Penny Hill Camp
Penny Hill Camp — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Penny Hill Camp
Penny Hill Camp — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front
The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Haggerleases railway station
Haggerleases railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Swin Bridge
Swin Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Millfield Grange Colliery
Millfield Grange Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell
Enclosure on Cockfield Fell — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Cockfield Fell railway station
Cockfield Fell railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Slack
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park
Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite
Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Green Acres Hamsterley
Green Acres Hamsterley — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Bevanstead campsite
Bevanstead campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Hetherick Caravan Park
Hetherick Caravan Park — a campsite in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front
The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The Country Teashop
The Country Teashop — a café in england north east.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Eden Arms Public House
The Eden Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Wheatsheaf Public House
Wheatsheaf Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Henknowle Manor Public House
Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Green Tree Public House
Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Slack?
- The Slack is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 5HU), in the parish of Lynesack and Softley.
- What is The Slack?
- The Slack — village in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Slack?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 5HU.
- Is The Slack free to visit?
- Yes, The Slack is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Slack?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 5HU.