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3About 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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EV Chargers in Shildon
- St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland150 kW
- Morrisons, Bishop Auckland50 kW
- Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland50 kW
- Kingsway Car Park, Bishop Auckland22 kW
- South Terrace Car Park, Bishop Auckland22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Shildon
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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.
