English Heritage sites near West Rainton Parish

Finchale Priory

FINCHALE PRIORY

1 miles from West Rainton 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

8 miles from West Rainton 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.

St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow

ST PAUL'S MONASTERY, JARROW

12 miles from West Rainton 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.

Auckland Castle Deer House

AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE

12 miles from West Rainton 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.

Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall

BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL

12 miles from West Rainton 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

13 miles from West Rainton Parish

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

Churches in West Rainton Parish

St Mary's, West Rainton

South Street West Rainton Houghton le Spring Durham
(0191) 388 2228

St Mary's Church based in West Rainton, County Durham has stood beautifully in the village for 150 years and celebrated it's 150th Anniversary in 2014. The church plays an important role in the community life of the village of West Rainton. The churchyard project has recently resulted in the laying of new paths to the church with seats and information boards.

Pubs in West Rainton Parish

Chilton Country Pub & Hotel

Blackboy Road, Fencehouses, DH4 6PY
(0191) 385 2694
chiltoncountrypubandhotel.co.uk/

A rural setting for a country hotel with appropriate public house with three cask ales available. Suitable for many events such as wedding receptions or business meetings or short leisure breaks with easy access to Durham Sunderland and New...
Italian Farmhouse

South Street, West Rainton, DH4 6PA
(0191) 584 1022
theitalianfarmhouse.co.uk/westrainton/

This is a restaurant named after the farmhouses of Puglia, Italy. However it is a former pub and still maintains a comfortable bar for those who just want a drink. Real ale withdrawn May 2022 after S43 brewery ceased brewing cask.
Masons Arms

Rainton Gate, West Rainton, DH4 6SQ

Closed since June 2013, planning approval given By Durham County Council in December 2013 to demolish and build five houses on the site . Finally demolished May 2017.
Three Horseshoes

Pit House Lane, Leamside, DH4 6QQ
(0191) 584 2394
threehorseshoesleamside.co.uk

A country pub with an excellent restaurant, the Back Room (booking advisable). The traditional bar has open fires in winter and a large TV for sport. Five real ales are served. The pub is home to a local cycle club and hosts a quiz on Sunda...