Willington, County Durham
| Willington | |
| County Durham | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NZ108507 |
| Location: | 54°42’36"N, 1°41’24"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 7,000 (2010 est.) |
| Post town: | Crook |
| Postcode: | DL15 |
| Dialling code: | 01388 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | County Durham |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Bishop Auckland |
Willington is a former pit town in County Durham. It is in the foothills of the Pennines and near the River Wear close to Crook and Bishop Auckland.
Like many communities in the area, Willington's economy was largely based on coal mining. The closure of the colliery in 1967 therefore hit the town hard. Similarly to many former mining communities this is a blow that Willington has struggled to recover from.
Along with a supermarket, many small independent shops thrive in the village such as an independent butchers, a fruiters, hardware shop and pet shop. There are currently six pubs operating in the village, along with a small microbrewery, The Gambling Man Brewing Company.
Football team
- Willington FC, who currently play in the 11th tier.