English Heritage sites near Spennymoor Parish
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE
3 miles from Spennymoor 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.
FINCHALE PRIORY
9 miles from Spennymoor 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.
PIERCEBRIDGE ROMAN BRIDGE
11 miles from Spennymoor Parish
Stonework foundations, now marooned in a field, of a bridge which once led to Piercebridge Roman Fort.
STANWICK IRON AGE FORTIFICATIONS
14 miles from Spennymoor Parish
An excavated section, part cut into rock, of the ramparts of the huge Iron Age trading and power-centre of the Brigantes, the most important tribe in pre- Roman northern Britain.
BARNARD CASTLE
16 miles from Spennymoor Parish
Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
16 miles from Spennymoor Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
Churches in Spennymoor Parish
St Andrew
St. Andrew's Lane/Barnfield Road
Tudhoe Grange, Spennymoor
Durham
01388 814817
Worship: St. Andrew's Church, Tudhoe Grange is located close to Spennymoor town centre, part of which is in the parish. Services are in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, although the congregation come from a variety of traditions and all are made to feel at home. The Eucharist is at the of our worshipping life both on Sundays and in the week and extra celebrations of the Eucharist are offered on feast days of the church's year. Morning or Evening Prayer is also offered in church daily (except Mondays) at which all are welcome to join the parish priest. The church, in the Durham Diocese is under the pastoral and sacramental care of the Bishop of Beverley (the Provincial Episcopal Visitor for the Northern Province), and is affiliated to 'Forward in Faith' and the Society.
Groups and Activities: We have activities for children during the main Sunday Sung Eucharist and monthly 'Messy Church' on the last Sunday of the month at 10.30am; a very active choir and musical tradition; a branch of the Mothers' Union which meets monthly, and interdenominational Women's Group which meets every other Wednesday. There are regular social and fundraising events in the large church hall, adjacent to the church.
The hall is also offered for one-off and occasional hire at the very competitive rate of £12 per hour: please telephone 01388 818295 or 818169 for more information about hiring the hall.
Full details of Sunday and weekday services and special events can be found in the weekly news sheet, monthly magazine, or on the church noticeboard by the St. Andrew's Lane roundabout.
Baptisms, Marriages or banns of marriage can be arranged by coming to church (to the vestry door on Barnfield Road) on Tuesdays between 5.45pm and 6.15pm.
Safeguarding Officer: to report any concerns about the wellbeing of a child or vulnerable adult: Pamela Watson- 01388 810238, [email protected]
St David
Tudhoe Lane
Tudhoe
Durham
01388 814093
http://www.stdavidstudhoe.org/
St David's church is affectionately known as the "tin church" situated on Tudhoe lane leading into Tudhoe Village.But don't let the outside fool you - like the tardis thewre is far more to this church than meets the eye! The inside of St Davids is unique - a lovely wooden clad church - simple - warm and welcoming - the sort of building that seems to wrap itself around you and make you feel at home
People here are friendly
The atmosphere is laid back, welcoming and gently prayerful - a place of peace and a place of fun-.
All are welcome here
Behind the church is a large car park and the Church Hall which is used for many church and community events.
St David's church is currently in interregnum (without a vicar); therefore please contact the church wardens for information and enquiries#
Service Times Thursday 10a.m. Holy Communion 1st Sunday in the month Holy Communion 10:00am 2nd Sunday in the month Morning Prayer 10:00am 3rd Sunday in the month Holy Communion 10:00am 4th Sunday in the Month Family Communion 10:00am 5th Sunday in the month and Patronal services please contact church wardens for details or chech the church notice boardSt John the Evangelist
Rockcliffe Terrace
Kirk Merrington
Durham
01388 814093
http://stjohnskirkmerrington.org/
St John's has been well know since medieval times as it can be seen for miles around situated over 600 feet up on top of the ridge south of Spennymoor.
In our services we mix the ancient with the modern and these vary from 8am Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer through to a 'Café' style Church on the 2nd Sunday each month.
Our family service, on the 1st Sunday of each month, is growing and we welcome everyone to come and get involved, and join in the fun! There are arts and crafts and activities throughout the service and these activities are also now being run every week
Look out on our notice board for other activities for children that are held during the year.
Service Times
1st Sunday 11am Family Eucharist
2nd Sunday 8am BCP Eucharist 11am Café Church.
3rd Sunday 11am - Holy Communion
4th Sunday 11am Parish Service - see noticeboard. At 4pm there is a time of silence in church followed by a simple Celtic Communion starting at 4.30pm.
5th Sunday and Patronal Services, please contact the church wardens for information or see notice board outside the church
St Paul's Church Spennymoor
Whitworth Terrace
Spennymoor
County Durham
01388 327603
http://www.stpaulsspennymoor.co.uk
The church is at the heart of the Spennymoor community and our vision is to reach out and serve local people and to share God's love with others.
Our mission caters for all ages and styles and with the many different groups and activities that take place, to the fellowship at our weekly Wednesday Open Morning, there is something for everyone.
We are a church where people of all ages feel valued and can grow in faith, worship and gifts - we look forward to welcoming you soon!
St Peter the Apostle
Church Street
Byers Green, Spennymoor
Durham
(01388) 814093
http://www.stpetersbyersgreen.org.uk/
St Peter's Church has a small but growing and very friendly congregation and serves the villages of Byers Green, Newfield, Binchester as well as Todhills. Our regular Sunday morning service is Common Worship Communion at 9.15 am at which we use both traditional and contemporary music. Afterwards we serve refreshments at the back of church as a way of helping us to get to know one another better and to welcome newcomers and visitors. We provide facilities for young children at the back of church and all children are most welcome.
Between Easter and Christmas we hold a monthly Meditation Service in Church on the last Wednesday of the month at 7 pm to which everyone is invited, even if you do not normally attend a church. We also have special services during the year especially during Holy Week. For more details of these please see the Services and Events page.
We hold regular social events in the Church Hall. These include a weekly coffee morning on Wednesday mornings between 10 am and 12 noon. We also have monthly social evenings on Tuesdays and these range from Quiz and Film Nights to pudding nights and talks given on interesting topics. For more information of these please see the Services and Events page.
We are always delighted to meet newcomers and visitors and also we welcome those who would like to get married here (subject to the usual legal requirements) or bring children or themselves for baptism.
Whitworth Church
Whitworth Lane
Whitworth
01388 327603
Whitworth Church is located within the grounds of the Whitworth Park Estate on the outskirts of Spennymoor.
Pubs in Spennymoor Parish
Ash Tree
Carr Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6XU
(01388) 814490
ashtreespennymoor.co.uk/
Binchester
Black Horse Inn
4 Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe, DL16 6TD
(01388) 811188
theblackhorseinntudhoe.co.uk/
Catholic Club
Fox & Hounds
Frog & Ferret
Green Tree
Half Moon
KGH Club
5 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7LD
(01388) 814264
guokgh.org.uk/