The Charming Town of Houghton-le-Spring in the City of Sunderland Borough of Tyne and Wear
Sitting between the cathedral city of Durham and the city of Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear is the charming town of Houghton-le-Spring. It lies within the local government district of the city Sunderland, but it was formerly in County Durham until the year 1974. This is a town that houses some beautiful open spaces such as farms, parks, and several gardens. Noted for its wealth of sightseeing opportunities, scenic walking areas and horseback riding tours, this town is a perfect destination for enjoying the great outdoors.
Newbottle Street is the town’s main retail and commercial area. It is the Houghton-le-Spring’s main shopping area where shoppers will find a parade of independent shops, local businesses various retail outlets for an enjoyable retail therapy. Along the town’s Newbottle Street, you will also find a various retailers such as Heron Foods, M&Co, McColl’s, B&M Bargains Store and more specialty shops to offer a great range of shopping options to both the locals and its visitors.
Houghton-le-Spring is also considered as a food mecca because of the impressive range of places to eat that it offers. It houses a vast range of restaurants, local pubs and various eateries dishing out a variety of international cuisines and various tasty treats. Miss Nancy's Bistro at 77 Newbottle Street is one of the town’s most popular and top-rated places to eat that every tourist should try. For travelers looking to enjoy a slice of pizza or authentic Italian dishes, The Italian Farmhouse at South Street and Amalfi Ristorante at Front Street are the places to visit. If you want to experience the pub culture of the town, The Stables and The Beehive are some of the public houses that you have to visit in town. And if you are craving for Asian and Thai cuisines, The Star of Siam at 101 Durham Road is the place to check out.
Things to See and Do in Houghton-le-Spring
Apart from the sightseeing opportunities and scenic walking areas that this town offers, it also has several landmarks, places of interest and local attractions to discover and explore. The most prominent landmark of the town and one of its beautiful place of interest that you have to check out is the Penshaw Monument. The Houghton Hillside Cemetery is also a historic site in this town that tourists should also visit. Visitors can also spend a day in the Elba Park or the Down at the Farm to enjoy the great outdoors. And to learn more about the town, the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre is the place you have to visit.