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The Brandon and Byshottles coalfield heritage, the Brandon cricket ground, Brancepeth Castle nearby, and a County Durham former pit village with a proud community identity
A little history
Brandon grew as a colliery village serving the County Durham coalfield. The nearby Brancepeth Castle — one of County Durham's most dramatic fortresses — has medieval origins rebuilt in the 19th century. The village's cricket club has produced players of county standard.
Brancepeth Castle is worth seeing from the outside — extraordinary Gothic Revival architecture. The Brandon walk along the river. Durham city is just a few miles away for wider exploration.
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The village has local cafes and pubs. Durham city is minutes away for wider food choice. Local County Durham produce is good.
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The Brandon and Byshottles coalfield heritage, the Brandon cricket ground, Brancepeth Castle nearby, and a County Durham former pit village with a proud community identity Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Brandon worth exploring.
The village has local cafes and pubs. Durham city is minutes away for wider food choice. Local County Durham produce is good. Download Roam free to discover Brandon's food scene.
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Brandon's economy is residential, serving the Durham catchment. Local independent businesses serve the community. List your Brandon business on Roam to reach local customers in County Durham.
Roam covers all of Brandon including Brancepeth, Willington, Crook, Tow Law, Esh Winning. Brancepeth Castle is worth seeing from the outside — extraordinary Gothic Revival architecture. The Brandon walk along the river. Durham city is just a few miles away for wider exploration.
