Towns & cities · North East England
Whorlton
Also known as: Whorlton, Swydd Durham
Whorlton — village and civil parish in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whorlton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 170 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5302°, -1.8385°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Whorlton is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated near the River Tees and to the east of Barnard Castle. Whorlton Bridge is a 183-foot-long (56 m) suspension bridge that crosses the River Tees. It is Britain's second oldest suspension bridge relying on original chainwork, after the union bridge over the River Tweed. The village has a public house called "The Bridge Inn". Arthur Headlam and James Wycliffe Headlam were both born in the village.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5302, -1.8385
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Whorlton
- Postcode
- DL12 8UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Population
- 170
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2034635 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whorlton, County Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Whorlton - geograph.org.uk - 1410380.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Whorlton Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Thorpe Hall
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Wycliffe
Castles · 1.2 km
Church of St Mary, Wycliffe
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Wycliffe Hall
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Stubb House
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Cockshot Camp
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Mortham Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
River Greta
Castles · 2.1 km
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Dairy Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Dairy Bridge Over The River Greta
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Remains of St Michael's Church
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Whorlton is a village in North East England with a population of 170. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 170
- Constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Whorlton
37 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Whorlton →
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church in Winston, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Mary, Wycliffe
Church of St Mary, Wycliffe — church in Wycliffe, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Dairy Bridge
Dairy Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · North East England
Rokeby Park
Rokeby Park — Grade I listed historic house museum in County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Stubb House
Stubb House — house in Winston, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Thorpe Hall
Thorpe Hall — house in Wycliffe with Thorpe, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Westholme Hall
Westholme Hall — house in Winston, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Whorlton Bridge
Whorlton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Wycliffe Hall
Wycliffe Hall — house in Wycliffe with Thorpe, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Greta Bridge
Greta Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
River Greta
River Greta in England North East, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 4Abbeys & priories · North East England
Rokeby
Rokeby in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Ovington
Ovington in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4
📷 4Castles · North East England
Broomielaw railway station
Broomielaw railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Castles · North East England
Staindrop
Staindrop in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4
Castles · North East England
Streatlam Castle
Streatlam Castle in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Winston railway station
Winston railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Remains of St Michael's Church
Remains of St Michael's Church — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Greta Bridge Roman Fort
Greta Bridge Roman Fort — a bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Castles · North East England
Streathlam Castle
Streathlam Castle — a castle in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Brignall Old Church
Brignall Old Church — a historic house in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Whorlton Bridge
Whorlton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Thorpe Hall
Thorpe Hall — house in Wycliffe with Thorpe, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 4📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Mary, Wycliffe
Church of St Mary, Wycliffe — church in Wycliffe, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Wycliffe Hall
Wycliffe Hall — house in Wycliffe with Thorpe, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Stubb House
Stubb House — house in Winston, County Durham, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Whorlton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Thorpe Farm Centre Campsite
Thorpe Farm Centre Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa
The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa — a hotel in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Winston Caravan Park
Winston Caravan Park — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Bevanstead campsite
Bevanstead campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Hillcrest Caravan Park
Hillcrest Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tavern House Caravan Park
Tavern House Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Milbank Arms
Milbank Arms in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Turk's Head Public House
Turk's Head Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Blue Bell Public House
Blue Bell Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Cricketers' Arms Public House
Cricketers' Arms Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whorlton?
- Whorlton is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8UY), in the parish of Whorlton.
- What is Whorlton?
- Whorlton — village and civil parish in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Whorlton?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 8UY.
- Is Whorlton free to visit?
- Yes, Whorlton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whorlton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8UY. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.