Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
Facts and practical information
Houghton-le-Spring is a town in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North East England which has its recorded origins in Norman times. Historically in County Durham, it is now administered as part of the Tyne and Wear county. It is situated almost equidistant between the cathedral city of Durham 7 miles southwest and Sunderland about 7 mi northeast. The town of Seaham and the North Sea lie about 5 mi directly east. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby. It has a population of 36,746. ()
Sunderland
Houghton-le-Spring – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St Michael and All Angels' Church, Joe's Pond, Rainton Meadows, Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground.