Spennymoor
Things to do in Spennymoor, County Durham
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Spennymoor is a working town where food is the main draw. The restaurant scene is notably strong: Namaste Spennymoor leads with a 4.9 rating from around 99 reviews, while The Grind Bar & Kitchen scores 4.8 from 244 reviews and The Cottage Cafe reaches 4.7 from 112 reviews. Clems Fish Restaurant has built a following with 310 reviews at 4.3, and there are several other options across different cuisines, from Indian to cafe fare. This density of rated eating places suggests visitors come here to eat well.
The Spennymoor Leisure Centre offers the main recreational facilities, rated 4.3 from 618 reviews. For those interested in gymnastics specifically, South Durham Gymnastics is based here and rated 4.7 from 78 reviews. Beyond these, the town functions as a practical place rather than a tourist destination with traditional attractions.
Where to stay in Spennymoor
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Spennymoor works best as a food-focused stop or a base for people who know the area and want to eat out. Those seeking hotels or self-catering accommodation will need to look to nearby towns, but anyone passing through with an appetite will find several serious restaurants to choose from.
Croxdale Inn
Front Street East, Durham
Thomas Wright House
High Street Byers Green, Byers Green
Honest Lawyer Hotel
The Bridge, Durham
Park Head Hotel & Restaurant
13 Park View Terrace, Bishop Auckland
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
Roadchef Motorway Service Area,, Durham
The Pub and Kitchen Brandon Village
8 Brandon Village, Durham
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Bowburn, Durham
The Avenue Inn
Avenue Street, Durham
Things to Do in Spennymoor(2)
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Attractions Near Spennymoor
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The Durham Treasure Trail
Durham · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Binchester Roman Fort
Bishop Auckland · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Durham Climbing Centre
Durham · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Kynren
Bishop Auckland · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Durham Botanic Garden
Durham · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Oriental Museum
Durham · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Locomotion
Shildon · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Prince Bishop River Cruiser
Durham · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Spennymoor
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Lonton South Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
Hurlevent Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.9
Middridge Meadows Livery Certificated Location
The Gables Pod Camping
⭐ 4.9
Durham Amateur Rowing Club Certificated Location
⭐ 4.5
Eden Grange Glamping
⭐ 4.6 · from £40/night
Strawberry Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £20/night
Dragonfly Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £36/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Spennymoor
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Old Hall Cottages
2 cottages · from £373
Binchester Crag Farm
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £861
Ashtree Hideaway
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £537
Ashtree Farmhouse
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,007
Low Stonebank Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £453
Stonebank Cottages
2 cottages · from £547
Applegarth House
5 bed · sleeps 11 · from £1,706
Quartermaster’s
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £627
Common questions about Spennymoor
What is there to do in Spennymoor?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Spennymoor.
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We list 13 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Spennymoor.
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