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The Boldons

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About The Boldons

The Boldons is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jarrow, 55km from Alnwick Castle.

The Boldons is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 13,567, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, The Boldons 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 The Boldons to your route.

About The Boldons

The Boldons is an area made up of the three villages of East Boldon, West Boldon and Boldon Colliery in South Tyneside, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. In 2001, they had a population of 13,271.

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Where is The Boldons located?

The Boldons is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9426 latitude, -1.4535 longitude.

What is the population of The Boldons?

The Boldons has a population of approximately 13,567 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
13,567
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.9426, -1.4535

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 The Boldons

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Angel of the North

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

9 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

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

20 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Alnwick Castle

A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.

55 km · about 65 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Wall

The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near The Boldons

  • 73 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.
  • 76 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.

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 The Boldons.

East Boldon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 5,001

Jarrow

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 29,470

Hebburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 21,345

Whitburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 5,352

Sunderland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 170,134

Washington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 67,085

South Shields

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 83,655

Wallsend

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 42,739

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