Spennymoor stands above the Wear Valley in County Durham in north east England, around seven miles south of the city of Durham. The town was founded during the mid 1800’s and includes the villages of Kirk Merrington, Middlestone Moor, Byers Green and Tudhoe with a total population of around 20,000. Notable local landmarks include Whitworth Hall, which dates from 1183, part of the Whitworth estate owned by the Shafto family, who had long been involved in politics. Whitworth Hall was their home for over 300 years including that of County Durham Member of Parliament ‘Bonnie Bobby Shafto’ made famous by the folk song and nursery rhyme, said to relate to the story of how he broke the heart of Bridget Belasyse of Brancepeth Castle and married Anne Duncombe of Duncombe Park in Yorkshire instead. The estate is now the site of the Whitworth Hall Hotel and deer park, for which it is famous and still well tended as is the walled garden. The Tubs is a miners’ memorial made from tubs once used underground in Ellington Colliery in Northumberland, which honours the memory of the men and boys who lost their lives in the mines of Spennymoor and surrounding districts.
Council
Dentist
Mr C D Hopper
Mrs A K Gietzmann
Doctor
Dr. Roy
Sanderson & Partners
Wood & Partners
Estate Agent
Halifax Property Services
Martin Currington
Peter Clark Property Services
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Health and Fitness Club
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Ash Tree
Black Horse Inn
Filfie O'Sheas
Masons Arms
North Eastern
Penny Gill
Quinns Inn
The Binchester
Victoria Inn
Restaurant
Dragon City
Naturally
Royal Balti
The Italian Job
The Sunrise
School
King Street Primary School
Middlestone Moor Primary School
Oxclose Primary School
Rosa Street Primary School
Spennymoor Comprehensive School
The Oaks Secondary School
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Tudhoe Grange Comprehensive School
Whitworth School
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Shops
The 2 By 2 Pet Store
A D P Miller
Hindhaughs Opticians
Strideout
Durham Footwear Distributors Ltd
Peacocks
Hocking Butchers Ltd
Clive Bowman
Akshar Mini Mart
Mrs B's Confectionery
The Cottage Cafe
M Fernandes
The Kilnrooms
Places to Stay near Spennymoor
Whitworth Hall Country Park (1.32 miles)
South of Durham city and close to the A1, the welcoming Whitworth Hall Hotel is set in the heart of a 73-acre deer park. The parkland setting is home to red and fallow deer, an ornamental ... More | visit website
Parkhead Country Hotel (2.59 miles)
Bishop Auckland is a convenient base for reaching ... More | visit website
Park Head Hotel (2.59 miles)
Park Head Country Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of County Durham and offers a warm, friendly welcome and free Wi-Fi in public areas and guestrooms. The spacious and comfortable en suite rooms are ... More | visit websiteNafferton Farm (2.66 miles)
The farmhouse itself dates back to 1750 and has been carefully ... More | visit website
Honest Lawyer Hotel (2.94 miles)
Located on the A167, this hotel offers easy access to Durham Cathedral and Castle in the city centre, as well as Durham University colleges and campuses. Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket Ground, ... More
The Castle Hotel (3.26 miles)
Situated within a few yards of the historic Auckland Castle, in the centre of Market Town in Bishop Auckland, The Castle Bar Hotel features a bar and free Wi-Fi. Durham is a 21-minute drive away. Spread ... More | visit websiteThe Old Mill (3.28 miles)
The old mill has a welcoming atmosphere in a friendly village location. We are open for food and drink all day from Lunch time through to close making us the ideal choice for a quick ... More | visit website
The Queens Head Hotel (3.32 miles)
Littlewhite Farm Cottages (3.75 miles)
Sheep Pen Cottage single storey new barn conversion surrounded by peaceful countryside only 15 mins from Durham City. Open plan living fully fitted kitchen - fridge stocked with water milk ... More
Days Inn (4.02 miles)
Days Inn have 14 great locations across the UK, our Durham hotel is ideally situated to be perfect for business, personal, families or just a quick overnighter if you’re stuck. The Days Inn hotel in ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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