County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Easington

Easington is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 7,193 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Hawthorn Dene SSSI (3 km), Durham Coastal Path (5 km) and Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (6 km).

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Easington, County Durham
Easington, County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Easington at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,193
Coordinates
54.7853° N, 1.3592° W
Places within 50 km
133 (133 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Easington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Easington: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Easington

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Easington. The closest is Dalden Tower (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Easington

70 churches within 100 km of Easington. The closest is St Michaels and All Angels (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Easington

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Easington. The closest is Tunstall Hills (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tunstall Hills · viewpoint · County Durham · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Ouseburn Farm · viewpoint · County Durham · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Jesmond Dene · viewpoint · County Durham · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Roseberry Topping · viewpoint · Redcar and Cleveland · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Hise Hope · viewpoint · County Durham · ~46 km · Must-see

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Museums near Easington

21 museums within 100 km of Easington. The closest is Ryhope Engines Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Easington

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Easington. The closest is Hawthorn Dene SSSI (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Easington

18 parks within 100 km of Easington. The closest is Barnes Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Easington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Easington
  2. 6 km Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve · nature spot, County Durham
  3. 3 km Hulam Fen SSSI · nature spot, County Durham
  4. 8 km Durham Coastal Path · nature spot, County Durham
  5. 4 km Hawthorn Dene SSSI · nature spot, County Durham
  6. 4 km Dalden Tower · heritage site, County Durham
  7. 7 km Back to Easington

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How to reach Easington

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Easington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34103Dalden Tower (7 km)
    Churches3670St Michaels and All Angels (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints638Tunstall Hills (14 km)
    Museums1221Ryhope Engines Museum (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1619Hawthorn Dene SSSI (3 km)
    Parks1318Barnes Park (16 km)
    Beaches & coast911Seaton Carew High Light (18 km)
    Treks33Cassop Vale Circular Walk (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Nasir Mosque (17 km)
    Caves03Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (61 km)
    Temples12Temple Memorial Park (26 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cow Green Reservoir (78 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (55 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (62 km)

    Easington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Easington?

    Hawthorn Dene SSSI (nature spot, about 3 km), Durham Coastal Path (nature spot, about 5 km), Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Dalden Tower (heritage site, about 7 km), Hulam Fen SSSI (nature spot, about 8 km), Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Easington?

    133 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Easington?

    Dalden Tower, about 7 km by road; Penshaw Monument (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Easington?

    St Michaels and All Angels, about 12 km by road; St Matthew's Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Easington?

    Tunstall Hills, about 14 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Easington?

    Start in Easington, visit Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, then Hulam Fen SSSI, then Durham Coastal Path, then Hawthorn Dene SSSI, then Dalden Tower, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Easington?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Easington

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Easington’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Easington on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.