Located in Houghton le Spring, theres lots to do in the area with local woodland, parks and walks within walking distance, theres also much more just a short drive away:
Parks and Walks
Elba Park – (within 10 Mins) Many different paths and statues (free)
https://thelandtrust.org.uk/space/elba-park/
Herrington Country Park – (within 15 mins) Many different paths and statues (free)
https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/article/12591/Herrington-Country-Park
Penshaw Monument, National Trust – (within 15 mins) Monument on top of hill, the hill is also the resting place of the mythical local folklore ‘The Lambton Worm’. (free)
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/penshaw-monument
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve – (within 10 mins) Many different paths and wild lakes & ponds (free)
https://www.durhamwt.com/nature-reserves/rainton-meadows
Finchale Priory, English Heritage site – (within 15 mins) Nice walks along the river, good place to play ‘Poo sticks’, Also the ruins the historic Finchale Priory. (free)
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/finchale-priory/#beforeyougo
Hetton Lyons Country Park – (within 20 mins) Many walks and lakes (free)
https://springboard-ne.org.uk/more-from-us/hetton-lyons-country-park/
Beaches
Roker beach – (within 30 mins)
https://beachaccessnortheast.org/roker-sunderland/
Seaham Beach – (within 20 mins)
https://seaham.gov.uk/index.php/seaham-s-beaches
Marsden Beach – (within 35 mins)
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-east-england/tyne-and-wear/marsden.htm
Seaburn Beach – (within 30 mins)
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-east-england/tyne-and-wear/seaburn-beach.htm
Historic Buildings
Durham Cathedral – (within 20 mins)
https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/
Durham Castle – (within 20 mins)
https://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/learn/architecture/castle
Activates and places of interest
Beamish Museum – (within 20 mins) Living Museum of the North, showcasing working farms, colliery, pit village, town and shops from early 1900’s
Washington Wetland Centre – (within 20 mins)
https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/washington
Stadium of Light – (within 25 mins) Premier League Stadium of Sunderland Football Club, guided tour available but booking in advance necessary
North East Land, Sea and Air Museums – (within 20 mins) 100 years of Transport History
Dalton Park Cinema - (within 20 mins) Cineworld 7 screen cinema
Chester le Street Leisure Centre - (within 10 mins) Swimming baths
