Burnhope
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.827, -1.707 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 18 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Burnhope is a small former mining village in County Durham, in the North East of England, set against rolling upland countryside and within easy reach of moorland and reservoir walking country. Its position on the old Durham coalfield gives it a quietly rugged feel, with lanes, stone terraces and occasional reminders of the industrial past dotted among greener fields.
Historically the community expanded with 19th- and 20th-century pit work, and after the collieries closed the village became more residential and commuter-oriented while keeping a strong local identity; a village hall, pub and community events help maintain social life. Visitors will notice the mining-era architecture and local pride in heritage, even as residents increasingly look to nearby towns for shops and services.
Postcode districts covering Burnhope
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 12.1 miles
- Sunderland 12.5 miles
- Darlington 21.3 miles
- Hartlepool 22.6 miles
- South Shields 15.6 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 23.5 miles
- Gateshead 9.2 miles
- Washington 9.2 miles
- Durham 6.5 miles
- Wallsend 14.1 miles
- Newburn 10.8 miles
- Whitley Bay 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lanchester Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Craghead and South Moor Ward 2.3 miles
- Greencroft Parish 2.3 miles
- Craghead Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Langley Park Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Esh Parish 2.6 miles
- Annfield Plain Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Stanley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Edmondsley Parish 3 miles
- Esh and Witton Gilbert Ward 3.1 miles
- Witton Gilbert Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Sacriston Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Burnhope
DH7 0EJ, DH7 0AE, DH7 0AY, DH7 0AQ, DH7 0EQ, DH7 0DB, DH7 0AN, DH7 0AH, DH7 0BA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.5 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 24.6 miles
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Durham Railway Station 6 miles
Hotels in Burnhope Ad
Schools in Burnhope
- Burnhope Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 4.1 miles
- University of Durham University 6.6 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 7.5 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 8.4 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 10.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 10.3 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 10.5 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 10.7 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 10.7 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 10.8 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 10.8 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 10.9 miles