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Houghton-Le-Spring

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Houghton-Le-Spring

Houghton-Le-Spring is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pittington, 50km from High Force Waterfall.

Houghton-Le-Spring is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 36,746, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Houghton-Le-Spring sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Houghton-Le-Spring to your route.

About Houghton-Le-Spring

Houghton-le-Spring ( HOH-tən-lee-SPRING) is a town within Sunderland, England which has its recorded origins in Norman times. Historically in County Durham. It lies seven miles from Durham, 7 miles (11 kilometres). Seaham is also 5 mi (8 km) directly east. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and

Read more Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby. It had a population of 36,746. Other villages within the Houghton-le-Spring postal district include: Philadelphia, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Chilton Moor and Woodstone Village.

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Where is Houghton-Le-Spring located?

Houghton-Le-Spring is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8403 latitude, -1.4643 longitude.

What is the population of Houghton-Le-Spring?

Houghton-Le-Spring has a population of approximately 36,746 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
36,746
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.8403, -1.4643

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Houghton-Le-Spring

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.

11 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Croft Circuit

A former World War II airfield in North Yorkshire that hosts BTCC and is known for its mix of fast straights and tight chicanes.

43 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

High Force Waterfall

England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.

50 km · about 55 min drive

photogenic

Staithes

Former fishing village of red-roofed cottages stacked into a cleft in the North Yorkshire cliffs, where Captain Cook worked as a grocer's boy. Park at the top and walk down: the harbour view from Cowbar Nab is the classic shot.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Houghton-Le-Spring

  • 66 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
  • 70 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 73 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Houghton-Le-Spring.

East Rainton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,213

Hetton-Le-Hole

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 14,402

West Rainton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 2,316

Pittington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km away

Murton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 7,413

South Hetton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,561

Ryhope

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 14,000

Haswell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 1,248

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