Houghton-Le-Spring
in County Durham of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.840 and -1.464 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 50' 25" and W -1° 27' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:48 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 6:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.283 and 169.917 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Wangaloa
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Houghton-Le-Spring

Houghton-Le-Spring in County Durham (England) with it's 37,840 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 237 mi (or 381 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Houghton-Le-Spring is now 10:48 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports close to Houghton-Le-Spring, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newcastle Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Durham Castle and Cathedral in a distance of 42 mi (or 17 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: West Rainton, Pittington, Haswell, Murton and Thornley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 982 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 52% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa

Address
4,2 mi
Carrville
DH1 1TD Durham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

Address
5,9 mi
Vaux Brewery Way
SR5 1SN Sunderland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa

Address
6,3 mi
Stone Cellar Road High Usworth Washington Tyne and Wear
NE37 1PH NEWCASTLE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Bannatyne Durham

Address
4,4 mi
Eden Terrace
DH1 2HJ Durham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Seven Stars Inn

Address
6,4 mi
High Street North
DH1 2NU Shincliffe,Durham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Highfield

Address
1,3 mi
101 Durham Road
DH5 9QT Houghton le Spring
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sunderland A19/A1231

Address
5,1 mi
WESSINGTON WAY CASTLE TOWN
SR5 3HR Sunderland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE SUNDERLAND CENTRAL

Address
5,4 mi
LOW ROW
SR1 3PY NEWCASTLE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hallgarth Manor

Address
3,3 mi
Pittington
DH6 1AB Durham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Durham East

Address
4,1 mi
BELMONT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BROOMSIDE PARK
DH1 1GG Durham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Lockers vs Extreme Suspension

Published: July 05, 2009
Length: 36:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MonkeyMotorSport

Pay and Play day Herrington Woods near Sunderland, England. 1st part the hill that bent my front axle last time then comparing extreme articulation 1000 RTI Land Rover 90 to my Series with...


Gentoo's development Meadow View at Houghton Le Spring

Published: April 04, 2013
Length: 07:32 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Gentoo Group

Houghton-le-Spring is part of the City of Sunderland in the county of Tyne and Wear. It is situated almost equidistant between Sunderland and the cathedral city of Durham, which is just 7 miles...


The Wildlife of Hetton Le Hole Naturally

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 32:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TEMARU1959

For those who appreciate the wildlife and natural environment of Hetton le Hole. Although we are part of the City of Sunderland we are surrounded by rural countryside rich in wildlife and natural...


Warhawk CTF on iPhone 4S

Published: December 31, 2011
Length: 38:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jephaze

New Years Eve Warhawk. Outnumbered but not beaten! The best bits.


Fire Services respond to House Fire in Hetton

Published: May 24, 2013
Length: 35:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: daninfinity

Tyne and Wear Fire Services respond to a house fire on Houghton Road, Hetton-Le-Hole.


UFOs

Published: August 11, 2007
Length: 15:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tezani

ufo flying over hetton-le-hole north east england on 23-06-07.


At the farm, Joshua's day out.

Published: July 11, 2008
Length: 39:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: goodsingimp

A day out with my Grandson Joshua. He is so happy when we go to the farm.


The best penalty ever!!

Published: July 12, 2010
Length: 03:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Matthew Smith

an amazing penalty on the astroturf at cramlington high school took by a legend called moley!


Nick Hell practicing his bin swing

Published: January 05, 2009
Length: 55:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ReverendNickHell

Nick hell in practice.


Newbottle View 2000

Published: December 30, 2007
Length: 26:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chris Longley

View from Newbottle, inc Shiney Row, Penshaw, Durham as the landscape looked in June 2000.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

A182 road

The A182 begins on the A194(M) motorway between Gateshead and Washington, England. Though it is a non-primary route it takes the form of a fast grade-separated dual carriageway passing through the New town of Washington from the A194, before meeting at a roundabout with the A183 in Shiney Row.

Located at 54.8552, -1.47644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Transport in County Durham, Transport in Tyne and Wear

Houghton and Washington East (UK Parliament constituency)

Houghton and Washington East was, from 1997 until 2010, a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elected one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. A seat with similar boundaries, Houghton and Washington, existed from 1983 until 1997.

Located at 54.8667, -1.46667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of the City of Sunderland, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1983, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies disestablished in 2010, Parliamentary constituencies in Tyne and Wear (historic)

Houghton and Sunderland South (UK Parliament constituency)

Houghton and Sunderland South /ˈhaʊtʉn. ənd. ˈsʊn. dərˌlənd. saʊθ/ is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2010 by Bridget Phillipson of the Labour Party.

Located at 54.8583, -1.44167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Politics of the City of Sunderland, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 2010, Parliamentary constituencies in Tyne and Wear

Hetton colliery railway

The Hetton colliery railway was an 8 miles long private railway opened in 1822 by the Hetton Coal Company at Hetton Lyons, County Durham, England. When it closed in 1959 it was the oldest mineral railway in Great Britain.

Located at 54.8163, -1.44306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Closed railway lines in North East England, Rail transport in County Durham, Railway lines opened in 1822, Early steam locomotives, Industrial railways in England

Chilton Moor

Chilton Moor is located between Houghton le Spring and Fencehouses on the Tyne and Wear/County Durham county boundary. The village follows on from Fencehouses (the single street with houses either side) and then splits in two - towards Houghton le Spring, which contains a mix of council and terraced housing - and a new private estate which is built off Black Boy Road. Next to Chilton Meadows Day Nursery.

Located at 54.8438, -1.49544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tyne and Wear, Geography of Tyne and Wear, Geography of County Durham

St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring

St Michael and All Angels Church is the parish church of Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England. The church dates from the late 12th century and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin.

Located at 54.843, -1.469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Tyne and Wear, Grade I listed buildings in Tyne and Wear, Churches in the City of Sunderland

High Moorsley

High Moorsley is a small village 1 mile south-west of Hetton-le-Hole in the City of Sunderland, north east England. It is the site of the first weather radar system in the north-east of England, officially opened in July 2009. High Moorsley Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its Permian magnesian limestone formation.

Located at 54.805, -1.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Tyne and Wear, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Tyne and Wear

Rainton Bridge Business Park

The Rainton Bridge Business Park is a business park located in Houghton le Spring in the City of Sunderland, UK. The site is home to a number of well known companies including Nissan, Nike and RSA Insurance Group. In 2009 the park was awarded a Northumbria In Bloom Award for Best Business Park.

Located at 54.833, -1.47106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the City of Sunderland, Business parks of the United Kingdom


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Houghton-Le-Spring