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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 5 miles north of Willington.
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 3 miles south of Willington.
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 15 miles east of Willington.
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.
About 8 miles south of Willington.
Durham Cathedral and Castle - Here you can visit the Tomb of
St. Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. The Castle is now part of
the University College but tours take place throughout the day.
With the Cathedral, it is still very much an icon of the City
and County of Durham. University College, Durham Castle, Palace
Green, Durham, DH1 3RW. Tel: 0191 334 4099. www.durhamcastle.org.
About 7 miles northeast of Willington.
Crook Hall & Gardens,
Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, Uk, DH1 5SZ Tel: 0191 384 8028.
A Medieval Manor House surrounded by romantic gardens. All within
walking distance of Durham City Centre. Described by Alan Titchmarsh
as "a tapestry of colourful blooms". www.crookhallgardens.co.uk.
About 6 miles northeast of Willington.
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