Coundon
in County Durham of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.663 and -1.627 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 39' 46" and W -1° 37' 36"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:33 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:19 am and 4:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.117 and 170.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Moanapuru
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Coundon

Coundon in County Durham (England) with it's 3,256 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 227 mi (or 365 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Coundon is now 02:33 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Coundon, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Durham Tees Valley Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 25 mi (or 39 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Durham Castle and Cathedral in a distance of 49 mi (or 39 km), North. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Heighington, Ferryhill, Walworth, Denton and Coatham Mundeville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Redworth Hall

Address
4,1 mi
Redworth, Newton
DL5 6NL Durham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Head Hotel & Restaurant

Address
0,9 mi
13 Park View Terrace
DL14 8QB Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


JCT.59 Holiday Inn DARLINGTON - NORTH A1M

Address
5,9 mi
Newton Park, Coatham Mundeville
DL1 3NL Coatham Mundeville,Darlington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hallgarth Hotel Golf & Country Club

Address
6,4 mi
Coatham Mundeville
DL13LU Darlington
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bishop Auckland

Address
2,9 mi
WEST AUCKLAND ROAD
DL14 9AP BISHOP AUCKLAND
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Durham (Newton Aycliffe)

Address
4,6 mi
GREAT NORTH ROAD NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 6JG DURHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Sam Hollis - Torch-bearer London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay (Middridge Village, County Durham) B-roll

Published: August 15, 2013
Length: 14:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Matt Ridley

B-roll of Sam Hollis as he carries the Olympic Torch on its tour of the North East through Middridge Village (situated east of Shildon and north-west of Newton Aycliffe) on June 17, 2012. ...


Massey Ferguson tractor & Econ gritter February 2013

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 26:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: raiderz1971

Massey Ferguson 6470 Tractor & Econ Gritter.


Bishop Auckland Rain Hail Storm.mp4

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 01:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Christopher Hughes

Rain and Hail in Bishop Auckland during the SuperCell Storm, 28 June 2012.


91+ Vanner Horse Drive - Joe 90's Memorial Drive 2012 - Mini Appleby Horse Fair

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 39:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Durham Telly

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EPW - Shildon 13.02.15 - Match 2- British Title Match - Prince Ameen v Rampage Brown

Published: February 16, 2015
Length: 31:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EPW Wrestling

EPW - Shildon 13.02.15 - British Title Match - Prince Ameen v Rampage Brown.


The Great Goodbye 2014 Locomotion NRM Shildon part two

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: unclerayraybatch

This film shows the arrival of A4 Sir Nigel Gresley at Shildon Locomotion NRM, and the shunting with the museums shunters.


Locomotion Shildon Steam Gala 2013

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 46:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Durham Telly

NRM Locomotion Shildon Autumn Steam Gala 2013 'Duchess of Hamilton' This years Autumn Steam Gala took place on the weekend of 21st & 22nd of September 2013 and once again it drew large ...


Homemade Bread

Published: January 01, 2012
Length: 15:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cameracraft1

How to make the perfect loaf of bread filmed during the Christmas Holiday Period and edited on Jan 1st 2012.


60008 and 60010 at NRM Shildon

Published: October 13, 2012
Length: 25:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: East Coast Steam

My trip to the NRM at Shildon to view 60008 Dwight D Eisenhower and 60010 Dominion of Canada.


Green Arrow and Oliver Cromwell - Shildon Steem Gala - September 2009

Published: September 20, 2009
Length: 43:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: d60163

Location: Locomotion, Shildon, County Durham. Locomotives: 4771 Green Arrow and 70013 Oliver Cromwell. Event: Autumn Steam Gala. Date: 20 September 2009. Timekeeping: n/a. Number...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Old Eldon

Old Eldon is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the east of Bishop Auckland.

Located at 54.645, -1.616 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Close House, County Durham

Close House is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the north of Shildon, near to Eldon and Coundon Grange. The famed Gilbert and Sullivan star John Reed was born here in 1916.

Located at 54.6482, -1.6409 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Leasingthorne

Leasingthorne is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the east of Bishop Auckland, near Coundon.

Located at 54.663, -1.602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Leeholme

Leeholme is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated immediately to the north of Coundon.

Located at 54.663, -1.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Coundon

This article is about Coundon in County Durham. For Coundon in Coventry see the article Coundon, Coventry. Coundon is located in County DurhamCoundon {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:54.6637|-1.6341||||||| |primary |name= }} Coundon is an old mining village in County Durham, England. The Boldon Book mentions a mine in Coundon in the twelfth century. The name Coundon comes from its original name, "Cunadun", which translates as "cow on a hill".

Located at 54.6637, -1.6341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Coundon Gate

Coundon Gate is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated between Bishop Auckland and Coundon.

Located at 54.662, -1.649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

New Coundon

New Coundon is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Coundon, near Bishop Auckland.

Located at 54.666, -1.647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Middlestone

Middlestone is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the south of Spennymoor, near Kirk Merrington.

Located at 54.675, -1.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Coundon