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Witton-le-Wear

Witton-le-Wear in England North East, United Kingdom.

Witton-le-Wear Methodist Chapel (1850) - geograph.org.uk - 306703

Hugh Mortimer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear · 0.4 km

About

Witton-le-Wear is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Witton-le-Wear is a village in County Durham, North East England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Wear, 6 km (3.7 mi) to the north-west of Bishop Auckland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6767, -1.7734
Parish
Witton-le-Wear
Postcode
DL14 0GA
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear — 0.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Things to see in Witton-le-Wear

18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Witton-le-Wear →

Road leading onto the bridge over the Wear - geograph.org.uk - 2899141📷 3

Mines & mining heritage · North East England

Witton Park Colliery

Witton Park Colliery in England North East, United Kingdom.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Shull Bank, South Bedburn parish - geograph.org.uk - 6056566📷 4

Forests & woodlands · North East England

Bedburn

Bedburn in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Saunders Avenue, Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 5911195📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Hamsterley

Hamsterley in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Farm road east from Park House - geograph.org.uk - 2082348📷 5

Forests & woodlands · North East England

Bedburn Beck

Bedburn Beck in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Railway Terrace Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 1477946📷 4

Heritage railways · North East England

Witton-le-Wear railway station

Witton-le-Wear railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Church of St James📷 3

Historic churches · North East England

Church of St James

Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Hamsterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Hamsterley Baptist Chapel📷 3

Chapels · North East England

Hamsterley Baptist Chapel

Hamsterley Baptist Chapel — chapel in Hamsterley, County Durham, England, UK.

Free
Hamsterley War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Hamsterley War Memorial

Hamsterley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Low Barns visitor centre - geograph.org.uk - 8226318📷 4

Viewpoints · North East England

Observation Tower

Observation Tower is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ durhamwt.com
Witton Castle📷 3

Castles · North East England

Witton Castle

Witton Castle — castle in County Durham, England, United Kingdom.

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Entrance to drive to High Shipley Farm from Howlea Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3041480📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

The Castles

The Castles — an archaeological site in North East England, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Access into field on west side of Howlea Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7646173📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Howlea Bridge Over Bedburn Beck

Howlea Bridge Over Bedburn Beck — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Culverted Witton Row Beck at Witton Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2204082📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Bridge, C100 Metres East Of Witton Castle, And Wall Attached

Bridge, C100 Metres East Of Witton Castle, And Wall Attached — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Road junction at Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 1731303📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Witton Tower

Witton Tower — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Direction Sign – Signpost on the green in Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 7745257📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Green Acres Hamsterley

Green Acres Hamsterley — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ greenacreshamsterley.co.uk
Dilapidated barn at Middle Shipley - geograph.org.uk - 8205280📷 3

Campsites · North East England

High Shipley Farm Bungalow

High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

The north side of Clemmy Bank Railway Bridge in Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 2912973📷 5

Villages · North East England

Witton le Wear

Witton le Wear — a village in scotland lowlands.

Entrance to drive to High Shipley Farm from Howlea Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3041480📷 5

Archaeological sites · North East England

The Castles

The Castles — archaeological in scotland lowlands.

Nearby

The north side of Clemmy Bank Railway Bridge in Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 2912973📷 5

Villages · North East England

Witton le Wear

Witton le Wear — a village in scotland lowlands.

Railway Terrace Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 1477946📷 4

Heritage railways · North East England

Witton-le-Wear railway station

Witton-le-Wear railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Road junction at Witton-le-Wear - geograph.org.uk - 1731303📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Witton Tower

Witton Tower — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Witton Castle📷 3

Castles · North East England

Witton Castle

Witton Castle — castle in County Durham, England, United Kingdom.

👶
Culverted Witton Row Beck at Witton Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2204082📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Bridge, C100 Metres East Of Witton Castle, And Wall Attached

Bridge, C100 Metres East Of Witton Castle, And Wall Attached — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Low Barns visitor centre - geograph.org.uk - 8226318📷 4

Viewpoints · North East England

Observation Tower

Observation Tower is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ durhamwt.com

Where to eat & stay near Witton-le-Wear

Places to stay

Direction Sign – Signpost on the green in Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 7745257📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Green Acres Hamsterley

Green Acres Hamsterley — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ greenacreshamsterley.co.uk
Dilapidated barn at Middle Shipley - geograph.org.uk - 8205280📷 3

Campsites · North East England

High Shipley Farm Bungalow

High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Field on north side of Hartbrigg Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3557668📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Craggwood Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 3487320📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park

Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ craggwoodcaravanpark.co.uk
The Pant on The Green, West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 2946470📷 7

Hotels · North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Bradley Bridge from the A689 - geograph.org.uk - 2896127📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Bradley Burn Farm Touring site

Bradley Burn Farm Touring site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ bradleyburn.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Village Pant West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6437385📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

The Eden Arms Public House

The Eden Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Wheatsheaf Public House

Wheatsheaf Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland - Bar None on Fore Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 3698756📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Bay Horse Public House

Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

5, Market Place

5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.

↗ breakingbreaddurham.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Witton-le-Wear?
Witton-le-Wear is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 0GA), in the parish of Witton-le-Wear.
What is Witton-le-Wear?
Witton-le-Wear in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Witton-le-Wear?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 0GA.
How do I get to Witton-le-Wear?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 0GA.