Towns & cities · North East England
Willington
Also known as: Willington, Swydd Durham
Willington — village in County Durham, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland West · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Willington in the Scottish Lowlands, the nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, located 5.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Willington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,749 people. Address: DL15. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England". Coordinates: 54.7100°, -1.6900°.
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Official information
Willington is a ward located in County Durham, known for its residential population and economic activity. The area features a mix of employment opportunities and demographic statistics based on the 2011 Census.
From the Wikipedia article
Willington is a town and former civil parish, now in the parish of Greater Willington, in County Durham and the ceremonial county of Durham, England. Willington stands in the foothills of the Pennines and near the River Wear close to Crook, Bishop Auckland and Durham. Like many communities in the area Willington's economy was largely based on coal mining. The closure of the colliery in 1967 therefore affected the local economy. The name Willington derives from the Old English wifelingtūn meaning the 'settlement connected with Wifel'.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7100, -1.6900
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Greater Willington
- Postcode
- DL15
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Population
- 5,749
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland West — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.nomisweb.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1613441 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Willington, County Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cenotaph Willington Co. Durham - geograph.org.uk - 454782.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Willington A.F.C.
Historic houses · 0.2 km
George B. McKean Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Willington railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Parkside Sports College
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Willington, Oakenshaw and Page Bank Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Sunnybrow
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Willington
Villages · 1.0 km
Crook and Willington Urban District
Other places · 1.2 km
Newfield
Other places · 1.5 km
Newfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Todhills
Other places · 1.8 km
Willington is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 5,749. Our guide lists several attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,749
- Constituency
- City of Durham
Things to see in Willington
26 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Willington →
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Byers Green
Byers Green in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Crook and Willington Urban District
Crook and Willington Urban District in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Helmington Row
Helmington Row in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Oakenshaw
Oakenshaw in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Parkside Sports College
Parkside Sports College in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Willington A.F.C.
Willington A.F.C. in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Heritage railway stations · North East England
Byers Green railway station
Byers Green railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
New Hunwick
New Hunwick in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Hunwick railway station
Hunwick railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Willington railway station
Willington railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Byers Green War Memorial
Byers Green War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Willington, Oakenshaw and Page Bank Memorial Cross
Willington, Oakenshaw and Page Bank Memorial Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Hunwick War Memorial
Hunwick War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Newfield War Memorial
Newfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
George B. McKean Memorial
George B. McKean Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Thomas Wright House Hotel
Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Willington A.F.C.
Willington A.F.C. in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
George B. McKean Memorial
George B. McKean Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · North East England
Willington railway station
Willington railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Parkside Sports College
Parkside Sports College in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Willington, Oakenshaw and Page Bank Memorial Cross
Willington, Oakenshaw and Page Bank Memorial Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross
Willington, Oakenshaw, and Page Bank War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Willington
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Thomas Wright House Hotel
Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Grove Farm caravan site
Grove Farm caravan site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · North East England
High Shipley Farm Bungalow
High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite 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.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Bay Horse Public House
Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Coopers Public House
Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
5, Market Place
5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Green Tree Public House
Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
No.41 (The Green Tree Public House) And No.43
No.41 (The Green Tree Public House) And No.43 in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willington?
- Willington is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL15), in the parish of Greater Willington.
- What is Willington?
- Willington — village in County Durham, England.
- How do I get to Willington?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL15.
- Is Willington free to visit?
- Yes, Willington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willington?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL15.