Villages · North East England
Westgate
In or near Stanhope.
Westgate — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 9.0 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westgate is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life and the surrounding countryside, making it a quiet spot for visitors seeking to experience the region's landscape and culture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7387, -2.1437
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 1JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634414 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Westgate Manor
Hotels · 0.1 km
Westgate Castle
Literary houses · 0.2 km
Haswick's Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Westgate-in-Weardale railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Westgate Methodist Chapel
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Swinhopeburn Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Slit Woods
Forests & woodlands · 0.9 km
North Pennines
National landscapes (AONB) · 0.9 km
Westgate
Castles · 0.9 km
West Rigg Open Cutting
Quarries · 1.0 km
A689 road
Other places · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Westgate Manor
Westgate Manor — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Literary houses · North East England
Westgate Castle
Westgate Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Haswick's Bridge
Haswick's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Westgate-in-Weardale railway station
Westgate-in-Weardale railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Westgate Methodist Chapel
Westgate Methodist Chapel — church in Westgate, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Westgate
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Westgate Manor
Westgate Manor — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Swinhopeburn Caravan Site
Swinhopeburn Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Country Style Holiday Home Park
Country Style Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Pennine Lodge
Pennine Lodge — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site
Gate House Cottage Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate?
- Westgate is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 1JT), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Westgate?
- Westgate — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Westgate?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 1JT.
- Is Westgate a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Westgate?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 1JT. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.