Top Things to do in Spennymoor
Top 10 Things to do in Spennymoor, England
Discover the best top things to do in Spennymoor, United Kingdom including Norman Cornish Trail, Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery, Jubilee Park, Spennymoor Leisure Centre, The Penny Gill Rock Bar, The Masons Arms, The Axe House, Durham Mining Museum, The Quinn's Inn, Spennymoor Working Mens Club.
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1. Norman Cornish Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
New for 2019 Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of his most iconic works. The trail is an experience that takes you back in time - back to a time when coal was once the life blood of industry here in Spennymoor and a key part of community life.
2. Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Bob Abley art gallery is made up of both large and small rooms hosting a large selection of sensational and affordable art for sale as well as a fine collection of permanent works demonstrating Spennymoor’s great heritage of mining art. While owned by the Town Council, the gallery is run on a daily basis by hard working and committed volunteers who will happily show you around and explain things for you. The main gallery is the Norman Cornish Room. The exhibition hosts the work of Spennymoor’s most famous artist and includes a selection of original pieces of his work, loaned by Northumbria University, the Town Council and the Cornish Family. There is also a large selection of original work by Norman Cornish for sale as well as a range of framed and unframed prints, books, post cards and posters. With video footage of Norman talking about the area and how and why he painted in the way he did playing throughout your visit, this really is an experience not to be missed.
Reviewed By johnmR2702GC
The gallery focuses on Norman Cornish's paintings but has other complementary works. The building itself was used as council offices and has the old fashioned parquet floor and wood panelling. It has a room to one side that was used as council chambers. It is all wood, looks a bit like a court room, and has the most fantastic skylight. You can feel history in this room and how councillors strove to improve the lot of their fellow man. In addition to Norman Cornish's paintings there were works by other painters of the "Pitman style". Also there were two excellent "squint paintings" of scenes at Miners' galas where, when close up you can see a mess, but, as you stand back, the picture comes to life. It's a relatively small gallery, it can take less than an hour to see all. It doesn't pander to children and may not be the place for young families. Entrance is free and free parking is next door.
3. Jubilee Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This park is immaculate. I looked hard to find some plants out of place and litter but I couldn’t find any. The park is really good too and so is the football pitch. I will be back but with my friends because they would love here.
4. Spennymoor Leisure Centre
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By morsonphotography - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
This swimming pool is one of our favorites to visit as the changing rooms are always kept clean with great facilities for family changing and the swimming pool is perfect for all ages especially for children who are looking to build confidence in water. It’s definitely worth the journey for us and will be back as often as possible.
5. The Penny Gill Rock Bar
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
In the heart of Spennymoor, The Penny Gill Rock Bar is one of the North East's top Live Music venues, also hosting Buskers' Nights every Wednesday and Geldard's Quiz every THursday night (first round at 9pm) with Cash Prizes and Play Your Cards Right.
6. The Masons Arms
The gateway to Middlestone Moor, The Masons Arms has a Pool Room featuring two top-class tables, hosts regular weekend Karaoke and Live Music, and Geldard's Quiz every Tuesday night (first round at 9pm) with Cash Prizes and Play Your Cards Right.
7. The Axe House
The Axe House is not your average axe throwing venue. With beautifully up-cycled wooden walls, a handcrafted Union Jack made from broken down pallets, and a UV area covered top to bottom in bespoke graffiti art, the modern industrial venue is the perfect place to get together with friends, family or colleagues.
8. Durham Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 191daves - Spennymoor, United Kingdom
Although small the exhibit js very interesting and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice to have something to show the mining history of the region.
9. The Quinn's Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Spennymoor Working Mens Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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