Ridley House - Violet Cottage
Bishop Auckland, North East England
🚆 Nearest station: · 1.0 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.6 mi (Open Charge Map)
Violet Cottage sits in Bishop Auckland, in the heart of County Durham, and sleeps four comfortably, making it a good fit for a family or a pair of couples travelling together. Allens West station is just a mile away, so arriving by train is straightforward, and there's EV charging nearby if you're driving an electric car.
Days out are easy to plan from here. Butterfly World is 1.7 miles off for anyone keen on wildlife, while Preston Park Museum is a similar distance and ideal for a rainy afternoon. If you fancy venturing a little further, Newham Grange Leisure Farm is 5.5 miles away, making for a pleasant family excursion.
Days out are easy to plan from here. Butterfly World is 1.7 miles off for anyone keen on wildlife, while Preston Park Museum is a similar distance and ideal for a rainy afternoon. If you fancy venturing a little further, Newham Grange Leisure Farm is 5.5 miles away, making for a pleasant family excursion.
Facilities
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:15
Comedy Night at the Elm Tree Pub in Stockton-on-Tees
The Elm Tree Pub, Stockton-on-Tees · 4.3 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:30
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Bethany Black & Jack Gleadow
Shildon Railway Institute, Shildon · 13.9 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 20:00
Sugar Shack - One Last Dance
The Middlesbrough Empire, Middlesbrough · 6.6 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 22:00
Mode - Empire Closing Party
The Middlesbrough Empire, Middlesbrough · 6.6 mi
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🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 5.5 mi
Newham Grange Leisure Farm
Newham Grange Leisure Farm is a family-friendly animal petting farm in County Durham, with hands-on...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.9 mi
Dorman Museum
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Captain Cook Birthplace Museum
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.1 mi
Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.1 mi
Hopetown Darlington
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9 mi
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
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