English Heritage sites near Framwellgate Moor Parish

Finchale Priory

FINCHALE PRIORY

1 miles from Framwellgate Moor 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

HYLTON CASTLE

9 miles from Framwellgate Moor 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

AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE

10 miles from Framwellgate Moor 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.

Derwentcote Steel Furnace

DERWENTCOTE STEEL FURNACE

12 miles from Framwellgate Moor Parish

Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.

Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall

BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL

12 miles from Framwellgate Moor Parish

The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.

Benwell Vallum Crossing

BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING

12 miles from Framwellgate Moor Parish

A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.


Churches in Framwellgate Moor Parish

St Aidan

Front Street Framwellgate Moor Durham
(0191) 3847825
http://wittongilbert.durhamnorthteam.org/

St Aidan's Church is a friendly Christian community in the heart of Framwellgate Moor. Our Sunday morning services are at 9.15am and are quite traditional yet always have a sense of joy and fun. As well as our regular worship, we have a thriving Parish Hall with many activities going on including a very popular Church Lad's and Church Girl's Brigade which meets on Tuesday evenings during term time, "Aidan's Kitchen": a community cafe which is open on a Thursday morning  where you can get a coffee and a bacon butty and catch up on the latest news, a dedicated choir and a very active social group. We love to see new faces so if you are looking for a church family to join or just want to find out more about the Christian faith please do pop in and visit!

We are located on Front Street Framwellgate Moor tucked away between the Community Centre and the George V Playing Field - a hidden gem! so come and find and join us!


Pubs in Framwellgate Moor Parish

Dunelm Ridge

Arnison Retail Centre, Durham, DH1 5GB
(0191) 383 9140
brewersfayre.co.uk/brewersfayre/our-pubs...

This is a large modern pub next to the Arnison Retail Park and is adjacent to a Premier Inn. It is part of the Brewers Fayre chain and food is a major feature. There is a large patio and garden to the rear with an extensive children's play...
Fram Ferment

29B Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5EE
None
framferment.co.uk/

A former NHS clinic converted to a bottle shop & tap room in 2019. Large fridges full of bottles and cans, of both beer and cider, line one wall. A large oak bar, believed to have previously been a Methodist pulpit, sits in front of a tiled...
Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club

34 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EE
(0191) 386 4099

Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club, Durham
Gate

3 Beech Road, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5JE
(0191) 380 4529

Reopened after three years February 2022 with new name and total refurbishment. After a further closure reopened again December 2022 but with no real ale.
Lambton Hounds

Front Street, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5DE

NOW LA SPADA ITALIAN RESTAURANT MARCH 2017. When it was a pub: Situated on the Great North Road, this 250-year-old former coaching inn offers comfortable en-suite accommodation, a large tapas restaurant called Mucho Gusto, bar, lounge and...
Marquis of Granby

Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5BL
(0191) 386 9382

This is a traditional Sam Smiths pub on the main street through Framwellgate Moor on the outskirts of Durham. Pool, darts, dominoes and cards are all available to play, and if you're a collector of old bottles you might be interested in the...
Newton Grange

Finchale Road, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SA
(0191) 384 4708
newtongrangepub.co.uk

This large Marston's pub on the edge of Newton Hall housing estate has a busy yet friendly and very welcoming atmosphere. There is a strong emphasis on food, and up to six real ales, all from the Marston's stable, are available. There is an...
Queens Head

Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5EE
(0191) 386 5451

One of the last survivors of the old Cameron's chain, the inn has two bars at one side while the other side can be partitioned into two. Families are welcome in the side room until 9pm. The pub has a very welcoming atmosphere, with friendly...
Salutation

Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5AP

Large pub on island at head of Framwellgate Moor. Introduced cask ale at end of 2014. Function room catering for weddings, christenings etc. Planning application to convert to ground floor shops and first floor flats June 2015. Closed by En...
Victoria Bridge

20 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5EJ

Now Framwellgate Dental Surgery