English Heritage sites near Peterlee Parish
FINCHALE PRIORY
9 miles from Peterlee Parish
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.
HYLTON CASTLE
12 miles from Peterlee Parish
The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family.
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE
15 miles from Peterlee Parish
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had grounds for picnics and rooms for enjoying the view.
ST PAUL'S MONASTERY, JARROW
17 miles from Peterlee Parish
The home of the Venerable Bede, chronicler of the beginnings of English Christianity, Jarrow has become one of the best-understood Anglo-Saxon monastic sites.
TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE
18 miles from Peterlee Parish
With its 2000 year history and beautiful views, Tynemouth Castle and Priory is perfect for a family fun day out. Once one of the largest fortified areas in England, it is on the North East coast.
GISBOROUGH PRIORY
19 miles from Peterlee Parish
The ruins of an Augustinian priory founded by the Bruce family, afterwards Kings of Scotland. They are dominated by the dramatic skeleton of the 14th-century church's east end.
Churches in Peterlee Parish
St Cuthbert's
St Cuthbert's Road
Peterlee
Durham
(0191) 5862630
http://stcuthberts.ihostfull.com/
Thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit more about our church. We are the only Anglican Church in Peterlee, County Durham and you will be guaranteed a very warm welcome.
All ages worship at the church and you would be most welcome to come and join us at any one of our services indicated in the service section.
All are welcome whether you are enquiring about the Chrstian faith or mature believer, whether you are young or old in years.
If you want to enquire about a wedding or baptism then please see details in the 'contact us' section.
Pubs in Peterlee Parish
Black Bull
10 The Village, Old Shotton, SR8 2NA
(0191) 586 2759
sizzlingpubs.co.uk/theblackbullshotton/
Hearts of Oak
How Do You Do
Moorcock
Oaklands
Royal Arms
Royal George
The Village, Old Shotton, SR8 2ND
(0191) 586 6500
royalgeorgeoldshotton.co.uk/