Places to visit near

Shiremoor

Shiremoor is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 4,889 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 28 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Stephenson Railway Museum, St Pauls Parish Church and Brierdene.

55.0354° N, 1.5095° WPop. 4,889

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Within 30 km78 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see252
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shiremoor

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:17 pm

31 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 Shiremoor
  2. St. Marys Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. St Pauls Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Christ Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Saint Peter'schurch · 30 min
  6. St Bartholemew's Parish Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Shiremoor
Today’s loopShiremoorStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shiremoor?

Stephenson Railway Museum (museum, about 3 km), St Pauls Parish Church (church, about 5 km), Brierdene (park, about 5 km), St Bartholemew's Parish Church (church, about 5 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 6 km), Christ Church (church, about 6 km).

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

111 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Shiremoor?

Segedunum Roman Fort, about 7 km by road; Cliffords Fort (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Shiremoor?

St Pauls Parish Church, about 5 km by road; St Bartholemew's Parish Church (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shiremoor?

Start in Shiremoor, visit St. Marys Lighthouse, then St Pauls Parish Church, then Christ Church, then Saint Peter's, then St Bartholemew's Parish Church, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.