County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wideopen

Wideopen is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 8,976 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Big Waters (SSSI) (2 km), Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (3 km) and St Bartholemew's Parish Church (6 km).

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

Wideopen at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 8,976
Coordinates
55.0451° N, 1.6225° W
Places within 50 km
117 (117 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 Wideopen

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

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wideopen. The closest is Ponteland Castle (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wideopen

51 churches within 100 km of Wideopen. The closest is St Bartholemew's Parish Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wideopen

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wideopen. The closest is Jesmond Dene (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jesmond Dene · viewpoint · County Durham · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Ouseburn Farm · viewpoint · County Durham · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Tunstall Hills · viewpoint · County Durham · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hise Hope · viewpoint · County Durham · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Tosson Hill · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~44 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wideopen

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wideopen. The closest is Big Waters (SSSI) (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Wideopen

17 museums within 100 km of Wideopen. The closest is BALTIC Centre (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wideopen

15 parks within 100 km of Wideopen. The closest is Leazes Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Barnes Park · park · County Durham · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Mowbray Park · park · County Durham · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Town Moor · park · County Durham · ~28 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Wideopen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wideopen
  2. 2 km Big Waters (SSSI) · nature spot, County Durham
  3. 11 km Leazes Park · park, County Durham
  4. 3 km Jesmond Dene · viewpoint, County Durham
  5. 4 km St Bartholemew's Parish Church · church, County Durham
  6. 3 km Gosforth Park Nature Reserve · nature spot, County Durham
  7. 3 km Back to Wideopen

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From travellers near Wideopen

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    Within 15 km of Wideopen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wideopen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39108Ponteland Castle (10 km)
    Churches2951St Bartholemew's Parish Church (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints729Jesmond Dene (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1320Big Waters (SSSI) (2 km)
    Museums917BALTIC Centre (11 km)
    Parks815Leazes Park (9 km)
    Beaches & coast813St. Marys Lighthouse (14 km)
    Treks23Cassop Vale Circular Walk (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nasir Mosque (59 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (71 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (19 km)
    Buddhist sites11Aruna Ratanagiri (23 km)
    Caves01Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (60 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (75 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cow Green Reservoir (76 km)

    Wideopen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wideopen?

    Big Waters (SSSI) (nature spot, about 2 km), Gosforth Park Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), St Bartholemew's Parish Church (church, about 6 km), Jesmond Dene (viewpoint, about 7 km), Leazes Park (park, about 9 km), Ponteland Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wideopen?

    Ponteland Castle, about 10 km by road; Grey's Monument (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wideopen?

    St Bartholemew's Parish Church, about 6 km by road; Saint Andrew's (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wideopen?

    Jesmond Dene, about 7 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wideopen?

    Start in Wideopen, visit Big Waters (SSSI), then Leazes Park, then Jesmond Dene, then St Bartholemew's Parish Church, then Gosforth Park Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wideopen?

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

    Towns near Wideopen

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