Witton Gilbert
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.808, -1.637 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 23 45 |
| Population: | 2,339 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
Witton Gilbert is a village and civil parish in County Durham, England, lying a few miles west of the city of Durham. It occupies a pleasant spot along the valley of the River Browney, with a compact historic core surrounded by farmland and more recent residential developments.
The settlement has medieval origins and several historic buildings that hint at its long agricultural past; like much of the region it was influenced by the coal‑mining era but today largely functions as a local community and commuter village for nearby towns. There remains an active village life, centred on the hall, pubs and sports clubs, which helps preserve a strong local identity despite modern change.
Postcode districts covering Witton Gilbert
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Sunderland 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Middlesbrough 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Darlington 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Hartlepool 19.5 miles31.3 km
- South Shields 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Gateshead 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Washington 8.1 miles13 km
- Durham 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Wallsend 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Newburn 12.7 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Sacriston Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Langley Park Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bearpark Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kimblesworth and Plawsworth Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Esh Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Waldridge Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- New Brancepeth Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Framwellgate Moor Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Framwellgate and Newton Hall Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chester-le-Street South Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Witton Gilbert
DH7 6TF, DH7 6SH, DH7 6RG, DH7 6QZ, DH7 6SG, DH7 6QS, DH7 6RD, DH7 6SW, DH7 6UE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 16 miles25.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Durham Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Witton Gilbert Ad
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel Durham 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Lumley Castle Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Delta Hotels Durham Royal County 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Thomas Wright House 7.5 miles12 km
- Durham Castle, University of Durham 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Durham 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Witton Gilbert
- Witton Gilbert Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Durham University 3.7 miles6 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Ravensworth Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Windlestone Country house 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km