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Locomotion: the National Railway Museum at Shildon, Shildon Tel:
01388 777999 Locomotion is an £11 million project, a joint
venture between Sedgefield Borough Council and the National Railway
Museum at York. It opened in Shildon in September 2004 and links
with the existing Timothy Hackworth Museum. The new Museum houses
in excess of 60 exhibits and provides an opportunity to view
the history of the railways. In the centre of Shildon.
Auckland Castle, Bishop
Auckland Tel: 01388 601627 Historically the principal country
residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official home of
the Bishop of Durham. It has a magnificent marble and limestone
chapel, reputed to be the largest private chapel in Europe, and
is located on a promontory overlooking the Rivers Wear and Gaunless.
About 2 miles north of Shildon.
Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660202
One of England's most beautiful castles with sprawling battlements
and a 200-acre deer park. As well as towers and fortifications,
Raby houses a fabulous art collection, splendid interiors and
treasures including an important collection of Meissen porcelain.
About 7 miles southwest of Shildon.
Sedgefield Racecourse,
Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2HW Tel: 01740 621925 Hosting 20 Jump race
meetings and spanning 11 months of the year, Sedgefield Racecourse
is one of Britain’s most popular racecourses. About 8 miles
east of Shildon.
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland Tel: 01388 663089
Binchester was the largest Roman fort in County Durham. A small
part has been excavated and is open to view. Most of the fort
and the remains of the nearby civilian settlement still lie buried
in the surrounding fields. Car parking is available on site or
the fort is a 20-minute walk along the banks of the River Wear
from Bishop Auckland Market Place. About 4 miles north of Shildon.
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