Find Places To Visit In Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne And Wear

A huge miner’s helmet and cap lamp hung on a peg rack created by Father and son Ray and Sam Lonsdale in homage to the area's mining heritage.

Public gardens with sunken trees, an Italian rock in the fountain, and the stunning backdrop of a former 18th-century rectory.

Four mural sites depicting the cultural history of Houghton le Spring, created by local artists.

Dating from the late 12th century, St Michael and All Angels' Church is the parish church of Houghton-le-Spring and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin.

A local nature reserve with a modern history of regeneration from marshland to bog due to the end of water mills.

Former golf course with far reaching scenic views, a café with a model of an early steam engine by Stephenson.

52 acre park near Houghton-le-Spring with a sculpture trail and plenty of wildlife.

A country park with an important history, a massive lake, wildlife and fauna, fine views, loads of recreational and sport things. Bonus it has a cafe!

A poignant tribute to the mining community in the distinctive style of Ray Lonsdale.

A distinguished weather radar station that can be seen for miles.

Nature Reserve near Houghton-le-Spring run by Durham Wildlife Trust.

Ancient burial mound marked by Beech trees sitting on Copt Hill, dating back to the Mesolithic period.

The High Moorsley trig point is sitting in a field (163m) in Houghton-le-Spring.