Crook
in County Durham of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.713 and -1.750 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 42' 45" and W -1° 44' 58"
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: 08:56 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:51 am and 3:55 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

Delve into Crook

Crook in County Durham (England) with it's 9,498 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 231 mi (or 372 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Crook is now 08:56 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Crook, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Durham Tees Valley Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 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 24 mi (or 38 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Durham Castle and Cathedral in a distance of 53 mi (or 38 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hamsterley, Staindrop, Summerhouse, Denton and Winston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 29 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast

Address
0,7 mi
Low Jobs Hill
DL15 9AB Crook
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ladywell House B&B

Address
3,7 mi
Hamsterley
DL13 3PR Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bishop Auckland

Address
5,7 mi
WEST AUCKLAND ROAD
DL14 9AP BISHOP AUCKLAND
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.

Snowy Weardale Railway Cab Ride 02 A68 Crossing Witton Le Wear to Wolsingham Depot

Published: March 07, 2011
Length: 40:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: snowyrails

These 'cab views' of the Weardale Railway from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope were filmed on a snowy Sunday 5th December 2010. Motive power was class 141 'Pacer' unit number 141 113. Following ...


Road biking / Cycling - Sunderland to Crook via Durham and Nevilles Cross

Published: May 02, 2012
Length: 49:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: threefingerjim

A moderate ride out to Derwent, footage covering from Sunderland to Crook via Neviles cross. I encountered some amazing weather on the return journey, hailstones, pouring rain and I forgot...


MULTIPLAYER MADNESS - Dr. Drago's Madcap Chase with Obidanman - #1 - MONOPOLY MEETS WACKY RACES

Published: January 25, 2015
Length: 58:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WhitePhoenixGamer

A real nostalgia trip here and a true classic; Dan and I go back to the past to play on a game from his childhood as well as one of the first PC games I ever enjoyed. If you like Monopoly and...


Metal Militia - Shortest Straw

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 48:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sarah Davies

Highlights from a local gig in Crook.


Unboxing Video: Herpa Wings KLM MD-11

Published: March 07, 2013
Length: 10:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BluebottleFlyer

First ever Ebay purchase, a die-cast model of a KLM McDonnell Douglas MD-11 airliner.


Behind The Sun Track Lead Guitar Solo Improvisation

Published: October 05, 2014
Length: 59:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: roughlea

Lead solo guitar interpetation of a track from the album, Behind the Sun. Plenty reverb and rectifier amp simulation. Video pic taken at Trogir, Croatia.


Happy New Year 2015

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 30:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WhitePhoenixGamer

Ringing in 2015, video game style. The final race of Ridge Racer Type 4 takes place on 31st December 1999. When you finish the race, it turns midnight and goes into the New Year. I simply...


Low Barns Nature Reserve

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: alfamito1000

A video of Low Barns Nature Reserve in Co Durham, showing you around the site. There are four hides and two feeding stations, one just behind the visitor centre and the other can be seen from...


Drunk Theft Auto V - #1 - A DAY IN THE LIFE

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 02:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WhitePhoenixGamer

Grand Theft Auto V + five bottles of Smirnoff Ice = a very good time. This is the most sober and lucid portion of the evening's events. It only goes downhill from here. Part 1 of 3. Enjoy.


Guns N Roses Solo Cover

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 09:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: roughlea

Been a while since the last cover and the end of the weekend...replaced the battery for the TBX Tone Control and let the customshop strat rip over guns n ros...


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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.

Billy Row

Billy Row is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the north of Crook. According to the 2001 census, Billy Row has a population of 824.

Located at 54.7303, -1.75111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

High Grange

High Grange is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated on the A689 between Bishop Auckland and Crook. The village consists of 62 brick-built houses. Although many houses are modernised (pebble-dashed etc. ), and the old school rooms now house three local businesses, the village is basically as it was when built in the 1880s. It has one shop - a gun and fishing tackle shop.

Located at 54.6811, -1.73278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Howden-le-Wear

Howden-le-Wear is a village in County Durham, in England. Howden-le-Wear is approximately 1 mile south of the large market town of Crook. It has numerous shops including the village Spar and the petrol station. The 2001 Census reported that Howden has a population of 1,234.

Located at 54.695, -1.74917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Fir Tree, County Durham

Fir Tree is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the west of Crook, near the River Wear. Fir Tree has a Petrol Station and 2 pubs, The Duke of York and The Fir Tree Country Hotel. Wear Valley Council say the population census 2007 (for Wear Valley) was 314. It is approximately 2 miles from the small market town of Crook and 6 miles from the large market town Bishop Auckland. Approximately 1 mile NW of the village is the World War II Harperley POW Camp 93.

Located at 54.7, -1.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

North Bitchburn

North Bitchburn is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north west of Bishop Auckland, near Howden-le-Wear.

Located at 54.6897, -1.73306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Roddymoor

Roddymoor is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north of Crook. Built to service the Peases West Cokeworks and the pits situated around the village, it is predominantly a red-brick village, with the exception of Dale Terrace, East Terrace, which, although red brick, was a private street and not part of the council estate.

Located at 54.7281, -1.75917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Durham

Crook Town A.F.C

Crook Town Association Football Club is an English football club based in Crook, County Durham. The club are currently members of Division Two of the Northern League and play at the Sir Tom Cowie Millfield. The club won the FA Amateur Cup five times.

Located at 54.7146, -1.75115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football clubs in England, Northern Football League, Football clubs in County Durham, Association football clubs established in 1889, , 1889 establishments in England

High Grange (Darlington)

High Grange is an area of Faverdale on the north western edge of Darlington, Durham, England. The area itself is a large, sought after housing estate, consisting mainly of newly-built detached and semi detached houses. The estate consists of five medium sized green fields, which are children are often seen using to play on. The estate is said to be 'family friendy'. It contains one road which continues around the whole of the estate with cul-de-sacs branching off it.

Located at 54.6811, -1.73222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Darlington


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Crook, Crook i County Durham