English Heritage sites near North Lodge Parish

Finchale Priory

FINCHALE PRIORY

4 miles from North Lodge 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

5 miles from North Lodge 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

8 miles from North Lodge 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.

Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall

BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL

9 miles from North Lodge 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

9 miles from North Lodge Parish

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

Denton Hall Turret - Hadrian's Wall

DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL

10 miles from North Lodge Parish

The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.


No churches found in North Lodge Parish


Pubs in North Lodge Parish

Lambton Worm

North Road, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 4AJ
(0191) 387 1162
thelambton.com

Pub with a bar at the front and gastro restaurant at the back offering traditional English food. A relaxed ambience, friendly staff, spacious bar area and plenty of tucked-away areas for seating add to the enjoyment. Accommodation is in 14...
Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium

Drum Road, CHESTER LE STREET, DH3 2AF
(0191) 410 2141
pelawgrange.co.uk

Only open on Sundays when there is a race meeting (first race 11.43am). Sunday Lunch Carvery is served from 11.30am, booking is advised. No real ale.
Wheatsheaf

Durham Road, Barley Mow, DH3 2AB
(0191) 388 8152

Former Wheatsheaf pub now largely an Italian restaurant since May 2018 though the separate bar does still exist so you can get just a drink and Doom Bar is available.