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About Shildon

Shildon lies along the A6072 in County Durham, easily reached from Junction 58 of the A1(M). The A688 provides connections to Spennymoor whilst local routes serve Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe. With approximately 90 EV charging points nearby and excellent motorway links, it's well-positioned for modern travel. The town holds the distinction of being the terminus for the world's first passenger railway in 1825.

Where is Shildon on the map?

Shildon is in England, at 54.630, -1.643 - about 4 km north of Redworth.

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11 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Shildon. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Shildon9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Shildon?

The closest airport to Shildon is Teesside International Airport, 25 km (about 27 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.

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