English Heritage sites near Gainford Parish
PIERCEBRIDGE ROMAN BRIDGE
3 miles from Gainford Parish
Stonework foundations, now marooned in a field, of a bridge which once led to Piercebridge Roman Fort.
STANWICK IRON AGE FORTIFICATIONS
4 miles from Gainford Parish
An excavated section, part cut into rock, of the ramparts of the huge Iron Age trading and power-centre of the Brigantes, the most important tribe in pre- Roman northern Britain.
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
7 miles from Gainford Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
BARNARD CASTLE
7 miles from Gainford Parish
Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE
8 miles from Gainford Parish
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had grounds for picnics and rooms for enjoying the view.
RICHMOND CASTLE
11 miles from Gainford Parish
With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire dales, Richmond Castle is one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire.
Churches in Gainford Parish
St Mary's Church, Gainford - at the heart of our community
St Mary's Church
Low Green
Gainford
Darlington
01325 730379
https://gainfordwinston.church/st-marys/
St Mary's Church is a Grade 1 listed building, founded on a monastery and dates from the 8th century. It was re-modelled and extended in 13th century and still retains many features from that period.
The church is set in a beautiful location by the village green and right next to the River Tees. It is the home of a vibrant Church community who seek to make the Church a place of welcoming, support and spiritual growth for all who visit.
Our website is: www.gainfordwinston.church
See our Facebook page for information on Events and Services: https://www.facebook.com/gainfordwinston/
Pubs in Gainford Parish
Cross Keys
Attractive pub built in 1759 overlooking the village green. The exterior has won Northumbria in bloom awards on several occasions. Inside, there is a split-level bar, pool room and lounge/restaurant - landlord Ian's curries on a Wednesday n...
Lord Nelson
Picturesque traditional family-run free house, built circa 1745, situated in this historic village on the road from Darlington to Barnard Castle. The interior comprises a dining room, bar and cosy snug. Hearty British food is served alongsi...