Peterlee
Peterlee
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Peterlee. The Peterlee hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Peterlee. From Peterlee you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Peterlee hotels and the surrounding area. Peterlee is a new town in County Durham. Founded in 1948, the town is named after Peter Lee, a prominent local miner and originally mostly housed coal miners. Peterlee is strategically located near the coast of East Durham, with easy access to other centres of the North East. Also see Peterlee.

Visitor attractions and information for Peterlee

	Durham Cathedral and Castle - Here you can visit the Tomb of St. Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. The Castle is now part of the University College but tours take place throughout the day. With the Cathedral, it is still very much an icon of the City and County of Durham. University College, Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW. Tel: 0191 334 4099. www.durhamcastle.org. About 10 miles west of Peterlee.
	Crook Hall & Gardens, Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, Uk, DH1 5SZ Tel: 0191 384 8028. A Medieval Manor House surrounded by romantic gardens. All within walking distance of Durham City Centre. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as "a tapestry of colourful blooms". www.crookhallgardens.co.uk. About 10 miles west of Peterlee.
	Hartlepool Historic Quay & Museum, Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool Tel: 01429 860006. The internationally renowned Historic Quay and award-winning Museum opened in 1995. The Quay depicts an 18th Century seaport from the time of Nelson and Trafalgar. Home of the HMS Trincomalee, the second oldest British warship afloat – available for guided tours. Northumbria's Visitor Attraction of the Year (awarded twice in the last three years) and listed by Which? Guide as one of the top six historical attractions in the UK. About 8 miles southeast of Peterlee.
	Sedgefield Racecourse, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2HW Tel: 01740 621925 Hosting 20 Jump race meetings and spanning 11 months of the year, Sedgefield Racecourse is one of Britain’s most popular racecourses. About 10 miles southwest of Peterlee.
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The Gables Hotel Front Street Haswell Plough Durham DH6 2EW (approx 4 miles from Peterlee)	Hotel near Peterlee. Between Peterlee and Durham. Five miles east of Durham City, on the B1283 road at Haswell Plough. The Gables is a small family-run hotel which has a very good reputation for its fine English foods. It has been recommended by the AA and Les Routiers. The restaurant is small but quaint and cosy. Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Packed Lunches......
Three Horseshoes Inn Durham Running Waters/ Sherburn House Durham DH1 2SR (approx 5 miles from Peterlee)	Hotel near Peterlee. Between Peterlee and Durham. The Three Horseshoes, situated within easy reach of the beautiful city of Durham, is a comfortable Old Country Inn with a well- stocked cellar, good food and first-class accommodation. We have a function room available for small parties, birthdays and weddings, etc. Our immaculate bedrooms are tastefully decorated and fully equipped for all of your needs. All rooms are double-glazed and overlook the Durham countryside....

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