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Villages · North East England

Old Penshaw

In or near Offerton.

Old Penshaw — a village in scotland lowlands.

Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538

Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
South Hylton · 3.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Old Penshaw is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional architecture. The area offers a glimpse into village life in Scotland, with local amenities and scenic surroundings. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of the region, suitable for leisurely exploration.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8833, -1.4833
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR4 9JX
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
South Hylton3.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Penshaw Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2733538📷 5

Mountains & hills · North East England

Penshaw Hill

Penshaw Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 136 m.

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Penshaw Monument📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Penshaw Monument

Penshaw Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Footpath down from Penshaw Hill near Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 1672361📷 5

Vineyards · North East England

Penshaw Hill

Penshaw Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cox Green Road, south of Washington - geograph.org.uk - 6044920📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Cox Green railway station

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Cox Green Road, south of Washington - geograph.org.uk - 6044920📷 4

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Cox Green

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Where to eat & stay near Old Penshaw

Places to stay

Rough Grass west of Grasswell - geograph.org.uk - 5686033📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm

Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Northside between Birtley and Wrekenton - geograph.org.uk - 5885146📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Bowes Incline Hotel

Bowes Incline Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freethebowesinclinehotel.co.uk
Factory units on Drum Road Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 5384210📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Plum Tree Park

Plum Tree Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Three Horseshoes Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7977208📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

The Stables

The Stables — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Sunderland Aquatic Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6228752📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland

Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland — a hotel in scotland lowlands. 3-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.

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Former brickworks site at Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 2952372📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Bewicke Main Residential Caravan Park

Bewicke Main Residential Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Naval Memorial, Bishopwearmouth Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 3837523📷 5

Cafés · North East England

The Lodge

The Lodge — a café in scotland lowlands.

War memorial at Houghton-Le-Spring - geograph.org.uk - 5680655📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Old Mill Public House

The Old Mill Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

The Willow Pond pub - geograph.org.uk - 5437798📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Mountain Daisy Public House

Mountain Daisy Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Queen Alexandra Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7514240📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Websters Public House

Websters Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Hylton Road, Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 5880134📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Livingstone's Public House

Livingstone's Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

The old Sunderland College Buildings - geograph.org.uk - 2079137📷 6

Historic pubs · North East England

Fitzgerald's Public House

Fitzgerald's Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Benchmark on boundary wall of Warcop Hall - geograph.org.uk - 4599373📷 5

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St Peter and St Paul, Stainton - geograph.org.uk - 5084905📷 5

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Stainton — a village in england north east.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Penshaw?
Old Penshaw is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR4 9JX), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Old Penshaw?
Old Penshaw — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Old Penshaw?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.3 km away. The nearest town is Offerton. Drivers can use postcode SR4 9JX.
How do I get to Old Penshaw?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR4 9JX.