Shildon is an interesting town in County Durham in North East England home to over ten thousand people. It played an important role in the birth of the Railway, a legacy which is shared at the local Museum dedicated to Timothy Hackworth who helped pioneer the first ever passenger railway, and incorporates Locomotion National Railway Museum. This fabulous Museum spreads over 15 acres, or if that’s not enough be prepared to be impressed at the Head Of Steam, which has enthralling displays and locomotives on offer. If history of a different kind is top of your wish list Escombe Church is where the hands of time reverse 1400 years in an instant. Or perhaps the link with a thousand Roman soldiers will tempt a visit to Binchester Fort, time it right and see the re-enactment where Roman life is proudly shared. For lovers of Mother Nature’s wonders there is Low Barns Nature Reserve where three lakes, streams and ponds are home to iridescent dragon flies, ducks, and kingfisher’s, or how about the wild flowers and butterflies unveiled at Thrislington Plantation and Nature Reserve. Or maybe the thought of choosing a winner will be a clear favourite at Sedgefield Race Course where racing has excited punters since 1732.
Attraction
Shildon Railway Village
The Playshack
Church
Market
Pub and Bar
Cross Keys
Fox & Hounds
Grey Horse
Jubilee Inn
King William Inn
New Masons
Queens Head
Red Lion
Sanspariel
The Locomotive
Restaurant
China Chef
Clem’s Fish Restaurant
Spice Island
School
Byerley Road Pre-School
Shildon Primary School
St John’s C of E School
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Durham Tigers ARLFC (Rugby League)
Shops
Beech Tree Nurseries
Sweet Greetings
Godfreys Butchers
Bert the Butcher
B Stokers Quality Butchers
The Crusty Loaf Ltd
Hancock & Ainsley
M & M Chemists Ltd
Fergusons Fruit & Veg
Low Deanery Farm
Lee's Florist
Whistle Stop Cafe
The Square Cafe
Eric's Fish Bar
King Fayre
Places to Stay near Shildon
Premier Inn Bishop Auckland (2.04 miles)
Park Head Hotel (2.26 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 websiteParkhead Country Hotel (2.26 miles)
Bishop Auckland is a convenient base for reaching ... More | visit website
The Queens Head Hotel (2.46 miles)
The Castle Hotel (2.49 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 websiteRedworth Hall Hotel (2.68 miles)
A beautiful Elizabethan hotel standing in 150 acres of peaceful woodland in County Durham.
Barceló Redworth Hall Hotel successfully combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. The grand Jacobean manor house has many ... More
Manor House Hotel & Country Club (2.91 miles)
Check availability and book this hotel online with Active Hotels
A quintessential English Manor House, steeped in history awaits you. The ideal venue for relaxing holidays.
Relaxed, charming and unpretentious are words that describe The Manor ... More
Bury Guest House (3.59 miles)
Premier Inn Durham (Newton Aycliffe) (3.91 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the A1(M). For shops and local amenities this hotel is close to Darlington. Durham city centre is only 9 miles away and for business this hotel is near to ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
|
On this day: |