Kirk Merrington
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.675, -1.597 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 26 31 |
| Population: | 799 |
| Dialling code: | 01740 (Sedgefield) |
Kirk Merrington is a small, picturesque village in County Durham set among rolling farmland and gentle ridges. It sits within easy driving distance of larger centres such as Bishop Auckland and the city of Durham, so it combines a quietly rural character with reasonable access to shops and services.
The village name literally points to its historic church, which together with the school and village hall acts as the focal point for community life. Historically the local economy has been agricultural with strong ties to the wider Durham coalfield, and today residents value the scenic views, local events and a close-knit social feel while many commute to nearby towns for work.
Postcode districts covering Kirk Merrington
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Sunderland 17 miles27.4 km
- Middlesbrough 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Darlington 10 miles16.1 km
- Hartlepool 15.3 miles24.6 km
- South Shields 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Gateshead 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Washington 16 miles25.7 km
- Durham 7.4 miles12 km
- Wallsend 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Newburn 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Coundon and Leeholme Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Chilton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ferryhill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Spennymoor Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Windlestone Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Coundon Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Tudhoe Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dene Valley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Eldon Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Aycliffe North and Middridge Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Byers Green Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Kirk Merrington
DL16 7XJ, DL16 7HE, DL16 7JL, DL16 7JB, DL16 7HU, DL16 7JD, DL16 7JW, DL16 7HZ, DL16 7HL … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Newcastle International Airport 25.4 miles40.8 km
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Shildon Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
Hotels near Kirk Merrington Ad
- Thomas Wright House 3 miles4.8 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Durham 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hardwick Hall Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Manor House Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Bowburn Hall Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1m 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Kirk Merrington
- Kirk Merrington Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Windlestone Country house 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles8.9 km
- University of Durham University 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Outer Harbour Harbour 15.5 miles24.9 km