Horden
Things to do in Horden, County Durham
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Horden is a County Durham town in the North East with a modest but welcoming food scene. The Vintage Tearoom and Hub Grub both sit at 4.6 ratings, while The Haven Cafe reaches 4.8 from 69 reviews, suggesting it draws steady custom. Feeding Abilities and the Horden Centennial Centre also maintain strong ratings. These places offer a spread of options for anyone looking to eat out locally, from cafés to more substantial venues.
For a base to stay, there is the Hardwick Hotel, rated 4.1 from 110 reviews. Horden Welfare Park, rated 4.6 from 462 reviews, provides a focal point for visitors looking to spend time outdoors and appears to be well-regarded locally.
Where to stay in Horden(1)
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The Bell Guest House
Sunderland Road, Peterlee
The Whitehouse Peterlee
The White House, Peterlee
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel
On B1281, Btwn Castle Eden & Blackhall, Hartlepool
Hardwick Hotel
Middle Street, Horden
Budget Hayat Express Hotel
Front Street, Durham
The Railway Crossings
51 Front Street West, Wingate
The Village Inn Murton Seaham
4 The Village, Seaham
No 16
16 Tempest Road, Seaham
Things to Do in Horden(1)
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Where to Eat in Horden(6)
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The town works best as a stop rather than a destination in itself, but the concentration of decent-rated places to eat suggests a community that takes its food seriously. Those passing through or staying for a night will find the Hardwick Hotel a straightforward option, and there is enough in the way of cafés and restaurants to eat well without having to venture far.
Attractions Near Horden
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3 mi
Blackhall Rocks on Durham Coast
Hartlepool · ⭐ 3.8
3 mi
Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
Hartlepool · ⭐ 3.8
4 mi
Cineworld Dalton Park
Murton · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
The Hole In Wand Dalton Park
Seaham · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Dragonflies Durham
Durham · ⭐ 5.0
6 mi
Fun Shack Seaham
Seaham · ⭐ 3.9
6 mi
Rosebud Ceramics
Seaham · ⭐ 5.0
7 mi
Summerhill
Hartlepool · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Horden
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The Barn at Easington
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Castledene Holiday Park
⭐ 4.1
Crimdon Dene Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8 · from £13/night
Crimdon House Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.9
Conifer Rise Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
Carrsides Farm (Certified Location)
⭐ 4.6
Dragonfly Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £36/night
Ashfield Caravan Park
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Horden
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Durham Country Cottages
3 cottages · from £397
Jaxons Kingdom - SEN Retreat
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £561
Miners Meadow
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £751
The Tractor House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
The Hawthorns
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £607
Abigails Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
Harrison House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £517
Grey Gables
6 bed · sleeps 13 · from £2,116
Common questions about Horden
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We list 6 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Horden.
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