Escomb Church, Bishop Auckland

Name: Escomb Church
Address: Escomb Green, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1388 602860

#2 among attractions in Bishop Auckland

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Escomb Church is the Church of England parish church of Escomb, County Durham, a village about 1+1⁄2 miles west of Bishop Auckland. It is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon churches in England and one of only four complete Anglo-Saxon churches remaining in England, the others being St Lawrence's Church, Bradford-on-Avon, Greensted Church and All Saints' Church, Brixworth. The church is a Grade I listed building. ()

Architectural style: Anglo-Saxon architectureCoordinates: 54°39'58"N, 1°42'29"W

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Escomb GreenBishop Auckland DL14 7SY United Kingdom

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+44 1388 602860

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Escomb Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Locomotion, Auckland Castle, Woodham Golf and Country Club, Raby Castle.

4.3 miSE
Museum
Locomotion, Shildon
109 min walk • Locomotion, nestled in the historic railway town of Shildon in County Durham, England, is a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This captivating museum celebrates the rich heritage of the railways, which played a pivotal role in the...
1.5 miE
Art gallery, Forts and castles, Museum
Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
39 min walk • Auckland Castle, which is also known as Auckland Palace and to people that live locally as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England.
5.9 miE
Golf
Woodham Golf and Country Club
150 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...
6.4 miSW
Forts and castles, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Raby Castle, Darlington
164 min walk • Raby Castle is a medieval castle located near Staindrop in County Durham, England, among 200 acres of deer park. It was built by John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville de Raby, between approximately 1367 and 1390. Cecily Neville, the mother of the Kings Edward IV and Richard III, was born here.
6.3 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Newton Aycliffe
160 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.
1.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland
36 min walk • Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a municipal facility in the Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
3.5 miSE
Park
Hackworth Park, Shildon
88 min walk • Hackworth Park is a park in Shildon, County Durham, England. It was named after Timothy Hackworth, a railway pioneer from the town.
5.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Brancepeth Castle
132 min walk • Brancepeth Castle is a castle in the village of Brancepeth in County Durham, England, some 5 miles south-west of the city of Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.
1.5 miNE
History museum, Archaeological site
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland
38 min walk • Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England.
4.7 miE
Park
Windlestone Hall
120 min walk • Windlestone Hall is an early 19th-century country house situated near Rushyford, County Durham, England. It is a Grade II* Listed building.
4.1 miNE
Park
Whitworth Hall Country Park
105 min walk • Whitworth Hall Country Park is a parkland based set in 73 acres 8 miles from Durham in England, which rests on the outskirts of the town of Spennymoor in County Durham. The park includes Whitworth Hall, a Grade II listed stately mansion hotel, deer park, lake and Shafto's Inn.