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Peterlee is a town in County Durham, England. It is located south of Sunderland, north of Hartlepool, west of the Durham Coast and east of Durham. It gained town status in 1948 under the New Towns Act 1946 (9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 68). The act also created the nearby settlement of Newton Aycliffe and later Washington, Tyne and Wear.
Peterlee is one of the North East’s new towns along with Newton Aycliffe, Washington and unofficial ‘new towns’ like Cramlington and Killingworth. The town of Peterlee was conceived as early as 1943 and was officially designated in 1948.
Today Peterlee is a vibrant town with a population of around 23,000, set amongst a stunning local environment. The town is built on rolling hills overlooking the Durham limestone coast to our...
Mar 9, 2018 · Things to Do in Peterlee, England: See Tripadvisor's 2,139 traveler reviews and photos of Peterlee tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Peterlee.
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Apr 12, 2022 · Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Peterlee from Apollo Pavilion to Devil's Lapstone.
Peterlee is located in the county of Durham, North East England, five miles south of the town of Seaham, seven miles north-west of the major town of Hartlepool, 110 miles south-east of Edinburgh, and 230 miles north of London. Peterlee lies five miles south-east of the Tyne & Wear border.
Jul 17, 2022 · A huge mural inspired by a County Durham town being made "new" more than seven decades ago has been unveiled. In 1946 the government passed the New Towns Act to develop 12 UK areas, including...
Peterlee, named in honour of Peter Lee, the miners’ leader and social visionary, is more than just a place on the map—it's a testament to progressive community planning and a homage to our...
