The village of Bowburn in County Durham is easily accessed via junction 61 of the A1(M), and is on the southern route into the lovely city of Durham from that major road. Like many surrounding communities in what centuries ago was a mainly agricultural region, Bowburn thrived for a time as a coal-mining centre, its colliery providing employment for many residents between 1906 and 1967 when it closed. Locally the settlement was immediately associated in people’s minds with its extraordinary 1960s/1970s church of Christ the King, generally likened to a rocket (its detached spire) beside a pineapple (the main building complete with orange roof). Eyesore or icon it was demolished in 2007 and replaced in 2008. The village is now largely a dormitory settlement for nearby Durham, though thanks to its position minutes from a major trunk-route Gateshead and Newcastle are also in easy commuting distance. Of late mixed housing developments have been improving the local housing stock, with parallel regeneration projects like a new park. The botanic garden near neighbouring Shincliffe is only a mile or two away north, and Rosa Shafto nature reserve only slightly further along the A688 to the west.
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Places to Stay near Bowburn
Bowburn Hall Hotel (0.30 miles)
Bowburn Hall is a small country house hotel with 19 individually decorated bedrooms, approximately 2 miles from Durham City Centre with easy access to the A1(M). All bedrooms en-suite, with ... More
Hillrise Guest House (0.44 miles)
Days Inn (0.77 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 websiteSeven Stars Inn (1.67 miles)
The Old Mill (2.02 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
Three Horseshoes Inn (2.04 miles)
The Three Horseshoes, situated within easy reach of the beautiful city of Durham, is a comfortable Old Country Inn with a well- stocked cellar, good food and first-class accommodation.
We have a function room available for ... More | visit website
The Pump House (2.05 miles)
Honest Lawyer Hotel (2.44 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
Collingwood College (2.58 miles)
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Whether you are planning a week stay or a short break Collingwood is the ideal base for your group visit to the North East. ... More | visit website
St Aidans College (2.79 miles)
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St Aidan's College Durham offers modern accommodation with comfortable rooms. There are standard rooms and rooms with private bathroom facilities available. St Aidan's College is ... More | visit website
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