Crook, more commonly known as Crook Market Town, lies about ten miles south-west of Durham in County Durham in the north east of England. It is situated a couple of miles north of the river Wear, on the A690 road as it turns into the A689 leading up through the picturesque higher reaches of Weardale near Stanhope and Wolsingham. It is the administrative centre for the Wear Valley District Council. The first records of Crook are as a small agricultural village around 1800 but by 1840 it had become a thriving coal mining village. The coal seam here was very close to the surface so it was not long before there were over twenty mines in the area and by the end of the nineteenth century, Crook had become a town and seen rapid development in both population and economy. Unfortunately, with the closing of the mines and coal industry during the following century, the area subsequently declined, with over a third of the town’s population becoming unemployed. The local amateur football team achieved fame by winning the FA Amateur Cup no fewer than five times, whilst also reaching the third round of the FA Cup. Only near neighbours Bishop Auckland achieved higher.
Cottage
Briar Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage
Council
Estate Agent
Halifax Property Services
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Robinson Clough & Kearns
Market
Pub and Bar
Billy Row Inn
Brewers Droop
Colliery Inn
Crown Inn
Duke of York
Golden Fleece
Jellys
Joiners Arms
Lion & Unicorn
Red Lion
Royal Sun Inn
Restaurant
Lita’s Thai RestaurantPizza Roma
Red Lion
Stables Restaurant
The Carriage
School
Crook Primary School
Hartside Primary School
Hunwick Primary School
Parkside Comprehensive School
St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School
Sunnybrow Primary School
Willington C of E Primary School
Willington Primary School
Willington RC Primary School
Taxi
Ayre Taxis
Lincab Taxis Of Crook
Saville Alan
Wear Cabs
Sports Clubs
Wear Valley Basketball Club (Basketball)
Shops
Cunningham Greengrocers
Just 4 You Cards & Gifts
Charltons Florists
Sapphire UK
Vera Stainsby
Clemitsons Ltd
Walkers Opticians
Cafe Continental
Activities
Dale Bike Hire(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Crook
Dowfold House B&B (0.59 miles)
Greenhead Country House Hotel (1.33 miles)
Helme Park Hall County House Hotel (3.07 miles)
The Helme Park Hall Hotel extends a warm welcome to all guests. Set in the beauty & grandeur of the Wear Valley, this quaint hotel offers the very best in accommodation, food & hospitality.
... More | visit websiteGreenwell Farm (3.30 miles)
A very warm welcome at Greenwell Hill Farm which overlooks the hills of Weardale, Co. Durham An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These character cottages situated in peaceful country surroundings are well equipped to a ... More | visit website
Bradley Hall (3.56 miles)
Bradley Hall dates from 1183 and is steeped in history. The Georgian farmhouse has ancient ruins connected to it which, along with the moat and surrounding landscape, form a scheduled ancient monument.Our guests' rooms ... More | visit website
Dale End (3.82 miles)
Littlewhite Farm Cottages (3.90 miles)
Sheep Pen Cottage single storey new barn conversion surrounded by peaceful countryside only 15 mins from Durham City. Open plan living fully fitted kitchen - fridge stocked with water milk & chocolates for you. Private ... More | visit website
The Castle Hotel (4.48 miles)
Situated within a few yards of the historic Auckland Castle, in the centre of Market Town in Bishop Auckland, The Castle Bar Hotel features a bar and free Wi-Fi. Durham is a 21-minute drive away. Spread ... More | visit websiteWhitworth Hall Country Park (4.50 miles)
South of Durham city and close to the A1, the welcoming Whitworth Hall Hotel is set in the heart of a 73-acre deer park. The parkland setting is home to red and fallow deer, an ornamental ... More | visit website
Cornmill Cottage at Stowhouse Farm Cottages (4.79 miles)
Nestling within 120 acres of peaceful farmland, four pretty and very comfortable cottages are ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt treasures of England's northerly counties. Attractions as diverse as Northumberland's glorious coastline, Beamish Open Air ... More | visit website
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