County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stannington

Stannington is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 427 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Big Waters (SSSI) (8 km), Morpeth Castle (8 km) and Mitford Castle (9 km).

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

Stannington at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 427
Coordinates
55.1086° N, 1.6685° W
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 Stannington

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stannington: 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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Things to see near Stannington, by type

Forts & heritage near Stannington

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stannington. The closest is Mitford Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Stannington

49 churches within 100 km of Stannington. The closest is Morpeth Castle (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stannington

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stannington. The closest is Jesmond Dene (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jesmond Dene · viewpoint · County Durham · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Ouseburn Farm · viewpoint · County Durham · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Tosson Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Tunstall Hills · viewpoint · County Durham · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Long Crag · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~39 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stannington

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stannington. The closest is Big Waters (SSSI) (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Stannington

17 museums within 100 km of Stannington. The closest is Stephenson Railway Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stannington

15 parks within 100 km of Stannington. The closest is Brierdene (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Barnes Park · park · County Durham · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Mowbray Park · park · County Durham · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Town Moor · park · County Durham · ~37 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Stannington

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stannington
  2. 8 km Big Waters (SSSI) · nature spot, County Durham
  3. 8 km Ponteland Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  4. 16 km Mitford Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  5. 4 km Morpeth Castle · church, County Durham
  6. 5 km Bothal Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  7. 10 km Back to Stannington

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From travellers near Stannington

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How to reach Stannington

    All places near Stannington by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stannington by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage41109Mitford Castle (9 km)
    Churches3049Morpeth Castle (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints827Jesmond Dene (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens719Big Waters (SSSI) (8 km)
    Museums1017Stephenson Railway Museum (19 km)
    Parks915Brierdene (18 km)
    Beaches & coast814St. Marys Lighthouse (18 km)
    Treks06Weardale Way (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nasir Mosque (68 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (76 km)
    Buddhist sites11Aruna Ratanagiri (17 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (28 km)
    Caves01Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cow Green Reservoir (80 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (83 km)

    Stannington: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stannington?

    Big Waters (SSSI) (nature spot, about 8 km), Morpeth Castle (church, about 8 km), Mitford Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Bothal Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Ponteland Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stannington?

    Mitford Castle, about 9 km by road; Bothal Castle (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stannington?

    Morpeth Castle, about 8 km by road; St Bartholemew's Parish Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stannington?

    Jesmond Dene, about 17 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stannington?

    Start in Stannington, visit Big Waters (SSSI), then Ponteland Castle, then Mitford Castle, then Morpeth Castle, then Bothal Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stannington?

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

    Towns near Stannington

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