Bishop Middleham Quarry

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Bishop Middleham Quarry is a disused quarry, about 4 kilometres north-west of Sedgefield, County Durham, England. Quarry-working here ceased in 1934, and the site has since been colonised by vegetation. The underlying rock is Magnesian Limestone and this has had a strong influence in determining the range of plant and animal communities now found there. ()

Elevation: 371 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°41'14"N, 1°29'13"W

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Bishop Middleham Quarry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sedgefield Racecourse, Woodham Golf and Country Club, Hardwick Hall Country Park, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre.

2.9 miS
Cafe, Nightlife, Sport venue
Sedgefield Racecourse, Stockton-on-Tees
75 min walk • Sedgefield Racecourse is an English left-handed horse racing course, used for jump racing. It is owned by Arena Racing Company and located close to the town of Sedgefield, County Durham.
4.6 miSW
Golf
Woodham Golf and Country Club
118 min walk • Nestled in the serene Durham countryside, Woodham Golf and Country Club offers a tranquil retreat for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. This well-maintained golf course is a haven for players of all skill levels, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience...
2.3 miS
Park
Hardwick Hall Country Park, Sedgefield
60 min walk • Hardwick Hall Country Park is a park located in County Durham near Sedgefield.
5.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Newton Aycliffe
149 min walk • Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre is a multi-sport venue and leisure facility, located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The centre was opened in 1974 and has facilities for swimming, exercise, an indoor climbing wall, and a main sports hall for sports such as basketball, badminton and indoor football.
6.2 miNW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Durham University Botanic Garden, Durham
158 min walk • The Durham University Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in Durham, England. The site is set in 25 acres of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city.
2.8 miSE
Church
Church of St Edmund, Sedgefield
72 min walk • The Church of St Edmund is a Church of England parish church in Sedgefield, County Durham. The church is a grade I listed building and dates from the 13th century.
5 miSW
Park
Windlestone Hall
127 min walk • Windlestone Hall is an early 19th-century country house situated near Rushyford, County Durham, England. It is a Grade II* Listed building.
6.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Ustinov College, Durham
160 min walk • Ustinov College is the largest college of Durham University, located in Durham, North East England. Founded as the Graduate Society in 1965, it became a college in 2003 and was named after then-chancellor, Sir Peter Ustinov.
4 miNE
Park
Wingate Quarry
102 min walk • Wingate Quarry is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the County Durham district of east County Durham, England. Part of the site is also a Local Nature Reserve It is a disused quarry located just south of the village of Wheatley Hill. The quarry was worked for Magnesian Limestone until the 1930s, when it closed.
4.7 miW
Town
Spennymoor
119 min walk • For art enthusiasts, a visit to the Spennymoor Settlement Mural Trail is a must. This outdoor art gallery features a series of stunning murals created by local artists, depicting the town's history and culture. The trail offers a unique way to explore Spennymoor...
2.7 miSE
Queen Anne architecture
The Manor House, Sedgefield
70 min walk • The Manor House in Sedgefield, County Durham was built in 1707 on high ground in a country setting looking on to St. Edmund's Church as a mansion house for wealthy judge Robert Wright.