Discover Sedgefield

Sedgefield combines Roman history, historic trails, parkland and traditional events. If you are planning a trip with a variety of experiences, you can combine culture, exercise and regional characteristics here. When looking for a holiday apartment or other accommodation, it is worth first considering which of these experiences should be the focus of your stay.

Roman history and historical orientation

East Park is home to the site of a Roman civilian settlement on a major road. This gives Sedgefield a historical dimension that can be combined well with further discoveries in the town. The Heritage Trail provides a walking map of Sedgefield's most important historical sights. This gives you practical guidance for planning a trip focused on exploring the town's history.

Another visible sign of the town's history is the Market Cross. It was erected in 2012 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Sedgefield being granted market rights. St Edmund's Church is another defining historical feature of the town. It is more than 750 years old and has a 30 m-high Norman tower that is visible from a long way off. Those interested in ecclesiastical architecture, local history and historic landmarks will find several different points of connection for their own trip.

Hardwick Park: parkland and circular walk

Hardwick Park is an 18th-century parkland and a visitor attraction. The park includes archaeological remains as well as diverse ecology. The circular routes also include a 1-mile historic circular walk. If you would like to combine landscape, history and a defined route on one day of your trip, this circular walk is an obvious option.

Events with a regional character

Sedgefield is also shaped by its events. The Durham National race has been held in Sedgefield since 1955. It takes place every year in October and is run over a distance of 3¾ miles. If you are planning your trip around this annual date, you should treat the event period as a focus in its own right. When choosing your accommodation, it may be helpful to first decide whether you are travelling to Sedgefield primarily because of the race, the town's history or the parkland.

The Sedgefield Show was established as an annual event to promote livestock farming and agricultural produce. Agricultural produce, handicrafts and artistic works are exhibited there. Visitors can sample regional specialities in a food hall. This means the show appeals not only to those interested in agriculture, but also offers access to regional products, craftwork and culinary experiences.

Which accommodation suits your plans

When searching for a holiday apartment in Sedgefield, you can use your personal travel interests as a starting point. First decide whether you want to focus on local history, parkland or a trip centred around an event date. This allows you to choose accommodation based on your preferred travel theme without limiting your trip to just one type of experience.

If you would like to extend your search beyond Sedgefield, you can also look at West Auckland, Barnard Castle, Woodland, Stanley, Croxdale, Hamsterley, Headlam and Middleton-In-Teesdale.

For the overarching travel overview: Durham.