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The Slack

Free admission

The Slack — village in County Durham, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear · 7.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Slack is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6240°, -1.8270°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Slack is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated near to Butterknowle, to the west of Bishop Auckland.

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Coordinates
54.6240, -1.8270
Parish
Lynesack and Softley
Postcode
DL13 5HU
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Slack?
The Slack is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 5HU), in the parish of Lynesack and Softley.
Is The Slack free to visit?
Yes, The Slack is free to enter.
How do I get to The Slack?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 5HU.