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Wingate

Parish in County Durham, England

Coordinates:54.714, -1.378
OS grid ref:NZ 40 35
Population:5,134
Dialling code: 01740 (Sedgefield)
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Wingate is a small village and civil parish in County Durham, England, tucked into the former Durham coalfield and within easy reach of the coast and larger towns such as Hartlepool and Peterlee. The surrounding landscape is a mix of low farmland and pockets of reclaimed industrial land, with green corridors that link the settlement to the nearby Durham Coast.

Historically it expanded in the 19th century as a mining community, and that industrial past still shapes local identity - memorials, social clubs and community events reflect a strong sense of heritage. Since pit closures the local economy has shifted towards commuting, light industry and small businesses, while village life is sustained by sports clubs, pubs and annual fairs that keep a close-knit social fabric.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.3 miles23 km
  • Newcastle International Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
  • Hartlepool Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • Seaton Carew Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km

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Schools in Wingate

  • St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate Primary
  • Wellfield School Secondary
  • Wingate Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 3.5 miles5.6 km
  • Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.4 km
  • Victoria Park Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
  • Hartlepool Marina Marina 7.4 miles11.8 km
  • Seaton Carew Beach Beach 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Outer Harbour Harbour 8.6 miles13.9 km
  • University of Durham University 8.8 miles14.1 km
  • Seaton Snook Hill 9 miles14.4 km
  • Windlestone Country house 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Teesport Harbour 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Dunkeld Close Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Riverside Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km