The Top 20 Attractions around South Hetton
There are plenty of places to see and visit around South Hetton. Whether you love hiking or cycling, South Hetton is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 24, 2025
Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Highlight • Religious Site
Durham Cathedral is a remarkable and spectacular building at the heart of this historic and ancient city. Along with nearby Durham Castle, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. …
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Penshaw Monument
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A lovely and peaceful spot to visit if you are in the area. Access to the top is possible by a spiral staircase. As a folly, the 1844 monument was built solely for decorative purposes.
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Durham Castle
Highlight • Castle
Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …
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Tommy Statue (Eleven-O-One) – Seaham
Highlight • Monument
Large statue of First World War soldier overlooking green on Seaham front. Coffee shops, cafes, fish and chip shops and ice-cream parlours along the front.
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The Count's House Folly
Highlight • Structure
Though called the Count's House, this building is in fact a former summer house dating from about 1820. The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge …
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