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Sacriston

Sacriston is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 7,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Maiden's Bower, Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert and St Margaret of Antioch.

54.8177° N, 1.6241° WPop. 7,030

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sacriston

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

54 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sacriston
  2. Maiden's Bowerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rainton Meadowsnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbertchurch · 30 min
  5. Beamish Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium)fort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sacriston
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sacriston?

Maiden's Bower (heritage site, about 6 km), Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert (church, about 7 km), St Margaret of Antioch (church, about 7 km), Durham Castle (church, about 7 km), St Oswald's Church (church, about 8 km), Beamish Museum (museum, about 10 km).

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

149 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Sacriston?

Maiden's Bower, about 6 km by road; Lambton Castle (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Sacriston?

Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert, about 7 km by road; St Margaret of Antioch (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sacriston?

Start in Sacriston, visit Maiden's Bower, then Rainton Meadows, then Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert, then Beamish Museum, then Lanchester Roman Fort (Longovicium), and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.