Witton-le-Wear
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.683, -1.763 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 15 32 |
| Population: | 567 |
| Dialling code: | 01388 (Bishop Auckland) |
Witton-le-Wear is a small village and civil parish in County Durham, England, set in the valley of the River Wear a few miles south‑west of Bishop Auckland and within easy reach of Durham city. Its riverside location, surrounding farmland and compact cluster of traditional stone houses lend a quietly rural character while keeping the village connected to larger local centres.
The community has a long rural history and today blends agriculture and local services with residents who commute to nearby towns; village life remains active with local groups and occasional events. Visitors and walkers appreciate the peaceful river walks, vale scenery and the sense of continuity that survives in this small County Durham settlement.
Postcode districts covering Witton-le-Wear
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 22.3 miles
- Sunderland 20.2 miles
- Middlesbrough 23.5 miles
- Darlington 13.4 miles
- Hartlepool 21.9 miles
- South Shields 24.7 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 19.2 miles
- Gateshead 19.1 miles
- Washington 18 miles
- Durham 10.3 miles
- Wallsend 24 miles
- Newburn 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Witton-le-Wear Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Howden-le-Wear Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Witton Park Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Crook Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hunwick Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Toft Hill and High Etherley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hamsterley Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Evenwood and Barony Parish 3.2 miles
- Billy Row Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Willington Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Bishop Auckland Town Ward 3.6 miles
- Etherley Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Witton-le-Wear
DL14 0AD, DL15 8BA, DL15 8BB, DL14 0GA, DL14 0AY, DL14 0BG, DL14 0AQ, DL14 0BQ, DL14 0BN … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 24.6 miles
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Wolsingham Rail Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Witton-le-Wear Ad
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 1.6 miles
- Thomas Wright House 4.5 miles
- Manor House Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- The Saxon Inn 4 2.5 miles
- Park Head Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Bishop Auckland 3 4.4 miles
- The Royal Oak 3 7 miles
- Superb Lime Guest House 5.2 miles
- HC Property - The Hideaway at Watergate Eye 5.3 miles
- The Brown Horse Hotel 5.9 miles
Schools in Witton-le-Wear
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Windlestone Country house 7 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 9.1 miles
- University of Durham University 9.3 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 12.1 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 13.9 miles
- Beamish Museum Museum 14.1 miles
- Old Park Country house 14.7 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.1 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 16 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 17.6 miles