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Arts & Culture
Located within Spennymoor’s Town Hall you’ll find The Bob Abley Art Gallery. Spanning two floors there’s a large selection of art for sale from regionally and internationally renowned artists, including works by Norman Cornish, a lifelong resident of Spennymoor. And the city of Durham is just a short drive away, where you’ll find plenty of museums, galleries and theatres worthy of a visit, as well as festivals and events taking place throughout the year too!
Transport
Buses serve the area of Spennymoor, with services running between Durham and Bishop Auckland and also between Newcastle and Bishop Auckland. By car, Durham is just a 6 mile drive down the A167 and Bishop Auckland, also just 6 miles away, is a quick journey down the A688. A trip by car down the A1 will see you arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne in little over half an hour.
Food & drink
When it comes to food and drink, there’s plenty of options in Spennymoor. Serving delicious food during the day, The Grind turns into a thriving bar in the evening, serving cocktails with live music to enjoy too. There’s no shortage of pubs either, with many serving food and offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Why not check out The Green Tree, or The Black Horse Inn & Pitman’s Grill Restaurant?
Shopping
Shopping facilities in Spennymoor include shops selling clothes and accessories, florists, gift shops, pharmacies and you’ll find plenty of supermarkets here too! And whilst there’s plenty of shops to keep you busy in Spennymoor itself and make sure you’re stocked up on those all important essentials, the cities of Durham and Newcastle are only a short distance away if it’s a bigger shopping experience you’re looking for.
Education
When it comes to schools, you’ll find plenty of them in Spennymoor and its surrounding areas. Schools for primary aged children include North Park Primary and Nursery School and St Charles’ Catholic Primary School, whilst Whitworth Park Academy caters for children ages 11-16.
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