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The Victor Pasmore pavilion (an extraordinary piece of public art and architecture), the mining heritage, the Castle Dene nature reserve, and a County Durham new town designed with significant artistic ambition
A little history
Peterlee was designated a new town in 1948, named after the trade union leader and local councillor Peter Lee. Victor Pasmore — a major British artist — was appointed as consulting director of urban design in 1955 and created the extraordinary Apollo Pavilion — a brutalist public artwork that divides opinion but is significant in British art history.
The Apollo Pavilion (Victor Pasmore's controversial brutalist artwork) — genuinely significant British public art. Castle Dene and Dene House Wood for nature walking. The Durham Heritage Coastline is nearby.
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The Victor Pasmore pavilion (an extraordinary piece of public art and architecture), the mining heritage, the Castle Dene nature reserve, and a County Durham new town designed with significant artistic ambition Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Peterlee worth exploring.
The town has local cafes and food. Seaham and Durham are close for wider choice. Local County Durham produce is good. Download Roam free to discover Peterlee's food scene.
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Peterlee serves the local community. Independent businesses provide services. The coastal location brings some tourism. List your Peterlee business on Roam to reach local customers in County Durham.
Roam covers all of Peterlee including Easington, Horden, Blackhall Colliery, Wheatley Hill, Wingate. The Apollo Pavilion (Victor Pasmore's controversial brutalist artwork) — genuinely significant British public art. Castle Dene and Dene House Wood for nature walking. The Durham Heritage Coastline is nearby.
