Willington, County Durham

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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.

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