High Shincliffe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

High Street North. Low Shincliffe
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High Street North. Low Shincliffe
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Former racecourse grandstand Adjacent to Strawberry Lane the remains with the course area beyond. Shincliffe Racecourse opened in 1895 and was closed by the start of the First World War.
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Shincliffe Hall Keys to the Past Web Site: Shincliffe Hall was built as a house in about 1771, though it is now occupied by Durham University Graduates. SHINCLIFFE HALL LANE NZ 2840 (South end, off) 13/89 Shincliffe Hall GV II House, now occupied by Durham University Graduates' Society. Circa 1771 for William Rudd, with C20 alterations. Narrow brick in Flemish bond with painted stone dressings. Main block has graduated stone tiles on roof; wing has Welsh slate roof. Old brick chimney stacks. Double-span main block with contemporary wing set corner-to-corner on right rear. 2-storey, 3-bay garden front has band between storeys and replaced sashes with projecting stone sills and segmental brick heads. Late C20 addition on ground- floor right bay. Steeply-pitched 2-span roof with stone-coped gable parapets and shaped kneelers. Tumbled-in brickwork on gables. Twin-gabled returns: 2-storey canted brick bay, with replaced sashes and hipped roof, on left return of front range; some 12-pane sashes on left return of rear range; 2-storey late C19 lean-to addition on right return. Tripartite sash window and early C20 glazed octagonal porch on rear of main block. 3-bay wing, of 2 storeys and attics,has mainly replaced sashes, some in altered openings,and a catslide roof with transverse end stacks. Lower 2-storey rear facing courtyard. Interior: main block contains cut-string, open-well staircase, of 3 flights plus landing rail, with 2 turned balusters per tread and a ramped and wreathed handrail. Staircase hall has modillion cornice. 6-panel doors in architraves with panelled reveals. Late C20 flat-roofed addition on right ground-floor bay of garden front is not of interest.
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Barn at High Shincliffe Off the A177
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle Gateshead England
The price is AU$120 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$120
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (649 reviews)
Good hotel, walking distance to the metro centre. Comfortable and clean rooms.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$160 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$160
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Great location. The stack is loud but can’t be helped we slept well anyway. Mattress is comfy and great selection of tea/coffee. Bad points: I asked for my room to be cleaned and it wasn’t. The shower water doesn’t fully drain away causing the bathroom floor to flood every time you use it. The condensation ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$153 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$153
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
Room was nice Breakfast was ok not the best you could tell it had been sitting there a while. Coffee machines weren’t working

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
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Station Suites

Station Suites

4 out of 5
5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Love the station suites. Always choose this place when up in Teesside. Laura and her team really look after their customers. Suite rooms are clean with fabulous facilities. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Station Suites
Roomzzz Newcastle

Roomzzz Newcastle

4 out of 5
FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (479 reviews)
Fantastic location close to bars town and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff are really friendly and helpful and make checking in a breeze plus our room was all ready for us even though we were really early. Been before which is why we returned and will defo be returning in the ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Newcastle
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ...
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead
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Popular places to visit

A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses

Durham University

Explore the campus of Durham University during your trip to Durham. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Durham University
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Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Durham Cathedral
On the way in to Durham Castle, Durham, UK

Durham Castle

Durham Castle is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Durham Castle
Durham Lumiere is a fantastic event that takes place every two years. This is a light installation of coloured umbrellas at the Gala Theatre. Free entry to Lumiere after 7:30!

Gala Theatre Durham

Enjoy a performance at Gala Theatre Durham, a popular theatre in Durham. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Gala Theatre Durham

Diggerland

Enjoy an outing to Diggerland during your stay in Langley Park. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Diggerland

Crook Hall and Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Crook Hall and Gardens, a lovely green space in Durham. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Crook Hall and Gardens

Activities

Blackfriars

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

AU$57
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

AU$42
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Newcastle Castle Keep - Norman stone keep in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

AU$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$34
per adult
Durham History Tour
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
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Cities near High Shincliffe

Crimdon Beach, County Durham, UK

Durham

Church of Christ the King, Bowburn. Oliver Dixon writes at Geograph: "Built in 1976, this striking futuristic church stood in the former mining village of Bowburn. Unfortunately, it suffered serious design faults and was closed in September 2004. At the time of photography the building was in a sorry state with the roof in a poor state of repair, and the whole premises fortified like Fort Knox against vandals. The building was demolished in May 2007, just leaving the cross standing." Update taken from the website www.christthekingchurch.co.uk The Church of Christ the King is the Parish Church (C of E) serving the three villages of Bowburn, Cassop and Quarrington Hill with members of the congregation drawn from all three villages and beyond. A new multi purpose church building and hall was dedicated, after enormous efforts from the congregation, in September 2008, on the site of the old building (once famous in the area as 'the pineapple church'). Worship is in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England within which all are welcome and made to feel at home. The Bishop of Beverley (the Provincial Episcopal Visitor for the Northern Province), the Rt. Revd. Glyn Webster has pastoral and sacramental care of the parish, which is in the Diocese of Durham. The celebration of the Mass (Eucharist or Holy Communion) is at the centre of the parish's worshipping life both on Sundays and in the week. Morning or Evening Prayer is also said daily (Mondays excepted) by the parish priest with others and all are welcome to join in. During the Sunday Mass a small but active Sunday School meets in the hall. On Thursday evenings our parish branch of the Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade, a uniformed organisation for young people aged 5 and upwards, meets in the Church Hall. There is a very active programme of social and fundraising events: fairs, quizzes, suppers etc., normally once a month at which all are welcome. The church hall is available for hire for one off or regular functions normally at £11 per hour. Bookings for Baptisms, Marriages, Banns etc. can normally be made at church on a FRIDAY 5.30PM-6PM. Full details of weekly services, socials and special events can be found on the weekly news sheet or on the notice board outside church.
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Bowburn