Book a holiday rental for your Shildon getaway
Enjoy the museums and other features of Shildon. This city has something for everyone. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Shildon
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that Shildon has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sedgefield Racecourse (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa (11.6 mi / 18.6 km)
- Diggerland (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Croft Circuit (13 mi / 20.9 km)
- Walworth Castle Birds of Prey (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Spennymoor Leisure Centre (5 mi / 8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Shildon
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Shildon. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Hamsterley Forest (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- Crook Hall and Gardens (10.8 mi / 17.3 km)
- Wynyard Woodland Park (11.2 mi / 18 km)
- North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (16 mi / 25.7 km)
- North Pennines (26.2 mi / 42.2 km)
- Witton Castle (4.9 mi / 8 km)
Travelling to and around Shildon
The nearest airport is in Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), located 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.), which is 28 mi (45 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Shildon Station.