County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Hunwick

Hunwick is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 1,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Binchester Roman Fort (3 km), Escomb Church (3 km) and Auckland Castle (4 km).

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

Hunwick at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,248
Coordinates
54.6879° N, 1.7054° W
Places within 50 km
151 (151 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

Top places to visit near Hunwick

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hunwick: 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 Hunwick

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hunwick. The closest is Binchester Roman Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hunwick

65 churches within 100 km of Hunwick. The closest is Escomb Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hunwick

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hunwick. The closest is Weardale Railway (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weardale Railway · viewpoint · County Durham · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hise Hope · viewpoint · County Durham · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Teesdale · viewpoint · County Durham · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Deepdale · viewpoint · County Durham · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Baldersdale · viewpoint · County Durham · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~35 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hunwick

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hunwick. The closest is The Carrs SSSI (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hunwick

17 museums within 100 km of Hunwick. The closest is Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hunwick

16 parks within 100 km of Hunwick. The closest is Whitworth Hall Country Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hunwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hunwick
  2. 5 km Witton Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  3. 4 km Escomb Church · church, County Durham
  4. 3 km Auckland Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  5. 1 km Binchester Roman Fort · fort, County Durham
  6. 5 km Whitworth Hall Country Park · park, County Durham
  7. 6 km Back to Hunwick

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From travellers near Hunwick

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How to reach Hunwick

    All places near Hunwick by distance

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hunwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage41100Binchester Roman Fort (3 km)
    Churches3465Escomb Church (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1349Weardale Railway (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1719The Carrs SSSI (14 km)
    Museums1517Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon (11 km)
    Parks1216Whitworth Hall Country Park (6 km)
    Beaches & coast79Seaton Carew High Light (40 km)
    Treks38Weardale Way (19 km)
    Caves14Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Farooq-e-Azam Mosque & Islamic Centre (36 km)
    Waterfalls22High Force Waterfall (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cow Green Reservoir (49 km)
    Other attractions11Rokeby Park (27 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (45 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aruna Ratanagiri (62 km)

    Hunwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hunwick?

    Binchester Roman Fort (fort, about 3 km), Escomb Church (church, about 3 km), Auckland Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Witton Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Whitworth Hall Country Park (park, about 6 km), Brancepeth Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hunwick?

    Binchester Roman Fort, about 3 km by road; Auckland Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hunwick?

    Escomb Church, about 3 km by road; St Michael's Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hunwick?

    Weardale Railway, about 25 km by road; Hise Hope (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hunwick?

    Start in Hunwick, visit Witton Castle, then Escomb Church, then Auckland Castle, then Binchester Roman Fort, then Whitworth Hall Country Park, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hunwick?

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

    Towns near Hunwick

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