Lanchester
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.823, -1.745 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 16 47 |
| Population: | 3,543 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Lanchester is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England, situated roughly eight miles west of Durham in the Browney valley. It sits beside the River Browney and is surrounded by rolling farmland and wooded valleys, giving a rural character while remaining within easy reach of larger towns by local roads.
Lanchester is known for the nearby Roman fort Longovicium and a medieval parish church, signs of a long and layered history; later centuries brought agricultural and industrial influences common to the region. Today the village retains a strong community feel with local shops, a village hall and clubs, and is popular with walkers exploring the surrounding Durham countryside and historic sites.
Postcode districts covering Lanchester
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Sunderland 14 miles22.5 km
- Darlington 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Hartlepool 23.7 miles38.2 km
- South Shields 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.2 miles39 km
- Gateshead 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Washington 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Durham 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Wallsend 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Newburn 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Whitley Bay 19.1 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Greencroft Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Burnhope Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Esh and Witton Gilbert Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Annfield Plain Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Esh Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Craghead and South Moor Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Delves Lane Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Langley Park Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Cornsay Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Leadgate Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Stanley Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Craghead Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Lanchester
DH7 0JL, DH7 0PF, DH7 0JG, DH7 0LU, DH7 0PP, DH7 0RB, DH7 0NH, DH7 0JU, DH7 0HJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 15 miles24.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 25.1 miles40.3 km
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Durham Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
Hotels near Lanchester Ad
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Thomas Wright House 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 8 miles12.9 km
- Lumley Castle Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hotel 52 - Stanley 4 4 miles6.4 km
Schools in Lanchester
- All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester Primary
- Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Primary
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Secondary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 5.3 miles8.5 km
- University of Durham University 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Ravensworth Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 11.2 miles18 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 11.2 miles18 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 11.8 miles19 km