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About Wolsingham
This is a lovely village lying on the edge of the North Pennines in an area of great scenic beauty. It is a wild and beautiful landscape dotted only by scattered farms with meadows full of grazing sheep and cattle.
The region has maintained its character, this can be seen in the pleasant range of typical Pennine cottages and houses of the village which also has a few shops and friendly pubs. Walking is the main interest around these parts, but most holiday makers demands can be met as the region provides facilities for swimming, golf, fishing, pony trekking, and even a dry-ski slope can be found just a short drive away!
One of the most delightful aspects of Wolsingham is Bradley Burn, a tributary of the River Wear lying high in the hills above the village. It is a peaceful location offering lovely walks with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
Both Durham and Newcastle are within easy reach, both provide a larger range of shops, interesting museums, churches, and for those seeking entertainment there is plenty of nightlife.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Wolsingham
| Hamsterley Forest | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Allensford Country Park | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Pow Hill Country Park | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Binchester Roman Fort | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Derwent Walk Country Park | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Brancepeth Castle | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Auckland Castle | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Raby Castle | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blanchland Abbey | (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Weardale | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Teesdale | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Durham Castle | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Durham Cathedral | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Waldrige Fell Country Park | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in WolsinghamAll attractions in County DurhamComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Wolsingham
Craigside, in the county of County Durham (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)
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Stanhope, in the county of County Durham (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)
This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross.
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Escomb, in the county of County Durham (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)
Lying in a prominent position ringed by the River Wear, Escomb is best known for its magnificent Saxon Church reputed to be built from stones brought from the near-by ruined Roman Fort at Binchester.
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Bishop Auckland, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SE)
This was the busy social and commercial centre of the south-west Durham coalfield, but the town is actually much older than the...
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Blanchland, in the county of Northumberland (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW)
Blanchland, Northumberland is a village located close to the Derwentwater reservoir in Durham and Hexham in Northumberland.
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Coundon, in the county of County Durham (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SE)
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Kirk Merrington, in the county of County Durham (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)
Kirk Merrington is a pretty, hilltop village overlooking the Wear Valley and the Cleveland Hills.
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Durham, in the county of County Durham (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)
Welcome to the City of Durham in the North East of England. Durham as a town reflects the long history of its magnificent castle...
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Barnard Castle, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction S)
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Forest-in-Teesdale, in the county of County Durham (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)
It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages.
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Beamish, in the county of County Durham (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NE)
Beamish is famous for its lovely open-air museum which so vividly brings to life how the folk of the region lived at the turn of the 20th century.
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Kelloe, in the county of County Durham (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction E)
Kelloe has pleasant riverside areas and is in close proximity to historic Hartlepool Quay and the seaside resort town of Peterlee on England's northern coast.
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Corbridge, in the county of Northumberland (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction N)
Marvellous resort town, lying in a peaceful favoured position on the River Tyne, yet within easy reach of the heaving city of Newcastle.
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Allendale Town, in the county of Northumberland (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction NW)
This picturesque Northumberland village enjoys a lovely location in the fine hill and dale countryside of the beautiful East Allen Valley.
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Washington, in the county of Tyne & Wear (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NE)
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All towns in County DurhamComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bishop Auckland Station | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE) |
| Shildon Station | (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction SE) |
| A1(M) Junction 61 | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction E) |
| A1(M) Junction 62 | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction E) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction N) |
| Teesside International Airport | (23.8 miles, 38.4 km, direction SE) |
| Wolsingham to London | (234.6 miles, 377.4 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Wolsingham
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Wolsingham center |
| Best Western Derwent Manor | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N) |
| Manor House Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE) |
| Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction E) |
| The Otter Hotel | (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE) |
| Honest Lawyer Hotel | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction E) |
| Farnley Tower | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction E) |
| Kings Lodge Hotel | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction E) |
| Three Tuns Hotel | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction E) |
| De Vere Slaley Hall | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW) |
| Headlam Hall Hotel | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Wolsingham |