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Known for
The mining heritage, the Durham Cathedral viewpoint, and a County Durham former colliery village near Durham city
A little history
Sacriston was a colliery village serving the Durham coalfield. The village is close to Durham City and benefits from the proximity to the cathedral city. The Sacriston Colliery closed in 1985.
Durham City is close for excellent heritage and food. The surrounding countryside for walking. The village has strong community identity.
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The village has local food. Durham City is close for excellent independent food.
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Sacriston serves the local community. Durham City is the wider hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Sacriston is a place in County Durham known for the mining heritage, the Durham Cathedral viewpoint, and a County Durham former colliery village near Durham city. Sacriston was a colliery village serving the Durham coalfield. The population is around 4,000.
The village has local food. Durham City is close for excellent independent food.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Sacriston and across County Durham. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Sacriston businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Sacriston and the wider County Durham area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Sacriston and the surrounding area in County Durham, including Chester-le-Street, Waldridge, Nettlesworth, Edmondsley, Kimblesworth, Plawsworth, Framwellgate Moor and Newton Hall.
