English Heritage sites near Stanley Parish

Derwentcote Steel Furnace

DERWENTCOTE STEEL FURNACE

4 miles from Stanley Parish

Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.

Benwell Vallum Crossing

BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING

7 miles from Stanley Parish

A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.

Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall

BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL

7 miles from Stanley Parish

The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.

Finchale Priory

FINCHALE PRIORY

7 miles from Stanley Parish

The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.

Denton Hall Turret - Hadrian's Wall

DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL

8 miles from Stanley Parish

The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.

Prudhoe Castle

PRUDHOE CASTLE

9 miles from Stanley Parish

Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.

Churches in Stanley Parish

St Andrew

Church Bank, Stanley, County Durham Stanley

St Margaret of Antioch

Tanfield
07732 168705
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/tanfield-st-margaret-of-antioch/

We are a friendly Church with a traditional approach to worship. St Margaret's is very popular for weddings and baptisms. Everyone is made welcome, especially children.

We have close links with our local primary school and the children hold two services a year in our church.  They also participate in our children orientated events.

St Thomas' Church

Adjacent to East View North Road Harelaw Stanley
01207 529166
http://www.st-thomaschurch.co.uk

St Thomas' Church is a Grade 2 listed church. It provides an excellent setting for Worship, Baptisms and Weddings. Everyone is always welcome at St Thomas' and we hope you will enjoy your visit and it will help you grow closer to God. 

Pubs in Stanley Parish

Annfield Plain Democratic Club & Institute Ltd

15 Front Street, Annfield Plain, DH9 8SY
(01207) 233812

Annfield Plain Democratic Club & Institute Ltd, Annfield Plain
Ball Alley

Shield Row, Stanley, DH9 0LH
(01207) 281577
ballalley.co.uk/

Ball Alley, Stanley
Beamish Mary Inn

No Place, DH9 0QH
(0191) 392 0543
beamish-mary-inn.co.uk/

Full of character, this pub is well respected for its warm welcome, generously portioned pub grub and ample selection of well-kept real ale. The location is handy for visitors to the renowned open-air Beamish Museum nearby. Consett Ale Work...
Beamish Park Golf Club

Beamish, DH9 0RH
(0191) 370 1382
beamishgolf.co.uk/

The pleasant golf clubhouse is also known as the Nineteenth Hole and is open to the general public. It offers good views of the course. Bar snacks are available during the day and set lunches and evening meals are available. Opening hours a...
Black Horse

Red Row, Beamish, DH9 0RW
(01207) 232569
blackhorsebeamish.co.uk

The pub building was originally the first and largest of a row of cottages and has been beautifully restored, retaining all of its 300-year-old charm and atmosphere, with the bar featuring flagstone flooring and open fires. The spacious res...
Blue Bell Inn

Beamish Burn Road, Kip Hill, DH9 0LR
(01207) 232163

A deceptively large open-plan pub catering for 120 diners at once. Close to Beamish Museum.
Board Inn

Shield Row, Stanley, DH9 0LH
(01207) 233169

No real ale available
Causey Arch Inn

Beamish Burn Road, Marley Hill, NE16 5EG
(01207) 233925
thecauseyarchinn.co.uk/

Recently refurbished attractive and popular country local close to Beamish Park. Serves a good and reasonably priced selection of food including steak, burgers, bangers & mash and fish & chips. Panoramic views over the surrounding valley.
Coach & Horses

26 West Road, Annfield Plain, DH9 8HU
07758 433690

This pub has a large carpeted open plan bar with a small secluded alcove to the side of the bar and a large lounge with a stage. No real ale.
Commercial

Tantobie, DH9 9RE
(01207) 281198

Large friendly traditional two roomed public house, privately owned by the same couple for over 40 years since acquiring from Whitbread. An early adopter of real ale, holding The Tantobie Beer Festival back in the 1970s, still having souven...
Crown & Thistle Inn

North Road, Catchgate, DH9 8EF
(01207) 232320

Real ale reintroduced ‘as a trial’ December 2022, up till then no real ale had been on offer since reopening after tge covid lockdown.
Hill Top

East Street, Stanley, DH9 0UE
(01207) 233217
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/durham/hill-t...

Spacious bar and restaurant offering an extensive menu choice. Large car park and beer garden and patio. The two handpumps offering cask ale were removed by Greene King in June 2018.
John's Castle Inn

Front Street, Craghead, DH9 6DS

Small pub with pool, darts, dominoes and juke box (no real ale)
Masons Arms

Orwell Gardens, Stanley, DH9 7PA
07877 795610

Masons Arms, Stanley
Oak Tree Inn

Front Street, Tantobie, DH9 9RF
(01207) 235445
dorbiere.co.uk/oak-tree-inn/#

Good local village pub which with real ale introduced in early 2017.
Olde Earl Grey

Kyo Road, West Kyo, DH9 8TA
(01207) 239104

Real ale has long been promised here but after a year of checking it still hasnt appeared so status changed to no real ale until we hear further.
Pack Horse

Hawthorne Terrace, Tanfield Village, DH9 9PX

Pack Horse, Tanfield Village
Peacock

Front Street, Tanfield Village, DH9 9PX
(01207) 232720

A warm welcome is guaranteed in this friendly, traditional, two-bar pub in a pretty village. The Peacock is popular with locals and visitors alike, including bell-ringers from the church opposite. Black Sheep is always available alongside a...
Punch Bowl

Ousterley Terrace, Craghead, DH9 6EF
07789 711388

Whole property refurbished April 2019, restaurant closed September 2022 to become wet only. No real ale.
Queens Head Hotel

11 Front Street, Annfield Plain, DH9 7SY
(01207) 284020

Large local in the centre of town. No food but take aways can be eaten on the premises by residents.
Smiths Arms

North Road, Catchgate, DH9 8LB

Smiths Arms, Catchgate
South Causey Inn

Beamish Burn Road, Kip Hill, DH9 0LS
(01207) 235555
southcausey.co.uk

A large and attractive pub with hotel and restaurant facilities. Extensive seating includes soft leather sofas in front of open fires and dining tables. The pub opens at 7am for cooked breakfasts, with non-residents welcome after 10am. Seve...
South Moor Golf Club

The Middles, Craghead, DH9 6AG
(01207) 232848
southmoorgc.co.uk/

South Moor Golf Club, Craghead
Stables Bar & Restaurant

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Beamish, DH9 0YB
(01207) 288750
beamish-hall.co.uk/stables-restaurant-br...

The Stables is attached to Beamish Hall Country House Hotel. Stone floors, old beams, solid furniture and crackling log fires in winter help to create a relaxing environment. The first floor Farrier Room can cater for private functions of u...
Stanley Empire Workmens Club

63 Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0SY
(01207) 232435

Working Mens Club on main shopping street. No real ale.
Tanfield Lea Working Mens Club

West Street, Tanfield Lea, DH9 9NA
(01207) 238783

The village has no pub, reflecting its strong Methodist history, but guests are most welcome in this CIU-affiliated club, which has become something of a flagship for real ale in the area after a diet of keg beer for many years. TV sport is...
Vic Club

24 West Road, Annfield Plain, DH9 8HU

Closed, boarded up and for sale August 2019