English Heritage sites near Seaham Parish

Hylton Castle

HYLTON CASTLE

7 miles from Seaham Parish

The distinctive and highly decorative gatehouse-tower of a castle built by the wealthy Sir William Hylton, shortly before 1400. Originally containing four floors of self-contained family.

Finchale Priory

FINCHALE PRIORY

8 miles from Seaham Parish

The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral.

St Paul's Monastery, Jarrow

ST PAUL'S MONASTERY, JARROW

11 miles from Seaham Parish

The home of the Venerable Bede, chronicler of the beginnings of English Christianity, Jarrow has become one of the best-understood Anglo-Saxon monastic sites.

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE

13 miles from Seaham Parish

With its 2000 year history and beautiful views, Tynemouth Castle and Priory is perfect for a family fun day out. Once one of the largest fortified areas in England, it is on the North East coast.

Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall

BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL

16 miles from Seaham Parish

The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.

Benwell Vallum Crossing

BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING

16 miles from Seaham Parish

A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.


Churches in Seaham Parish

All Saints
Christ Church

Station Road New Seaham Sunderland
(0191) 581 3270

WELCOME - Christ Church New Seaham is located in the Easington Deanery of the Diocese of Durham and forms a United Benefice with the ancient Church of St Andrew, Dalton-le-Dale.  It is a family friendly Church where visitors and newcomers, young and old, will always find a warm welcome and we invite all to share worship with us.

It is a Grade II listed, 19th century church (1857) designed by P.C. Hardwick for Frances Anne, Marchioness of Londonderry, as a memorial to the late Marquis.

Outside there is a miners' memorial garden (dedicated 1965) in which can be found two memorials commemorating the 26 men and boys lost in 1871 and the 164 men and boys lost in the 1880 explosions, at Seaham Colliery.  Inside the church, is a beam on which some of the tragic victims wrote .....

"The Lord has been with us, we are all ready for heaven, Ric Cole 1/2 past 2 o'clock Thursday.  Bless the Lord, we have had a jolly prayer meeting, every man is ready for glory.  Praise the Lord."

There is also an organ with roll of honour dedicated in 1926 as a 1st World War memorial and has the benefit of beautiful stained glass.

Holy Communion is held each Sunday at 10 am and 6 pm (for approx 1 hour) with organ or taped music, hymns, sermon and prayers and a said service of Communion each Wednesday at 10am (for approx 30 minutes).  

Further information on services is available from the Vicar The Revd. Paul Harrison on 0191 5813243.  Church is open each Monday from 7pm (for 30 mins) for all inquiries, including baptisms, and weddings.

All members of the Parochial Church Council have undergone Safeguarding training,  as required by the Diocese of Durham - for more information please access the "Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults" section attached.



St John's

Blandford Place Seaham Harbour Seaham
(0191) 3665496
http://www.stjohns-seaham.org.uk

Built in 1840 by the Londonderry's, St John's sits in a prime position in the town centre. With its four sided clock face tower its bells strike every quarter hour.<div>

<strong>S John the Evangelist Seaham Harbour, provides an idyllic setting and serene atmosphere for private prayer, public worship, community events and those special life events and celebrations. Do come and visit and you will receive a warm welcome.
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THE PARISH OF SEAHAM & DAWDON
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
BENEFICE OF S JOHNS SEAHAM HARBOUR: ALL SAINTS DENESIDE: S MARY THE VIRGIN SEAHAM

<em>A Forward in Faith Parish in the Diocese of Durham
</em>in the Society of S Wilfred & S Hilda and in the Episcopal Care of the Bishop of Beverley.

<strong>St Johns is situated at the head of Church Street in the heart of Seaham Harbour the historical and beautiful Parish Church is open daily for worship and events.</strong>

The Parish is grounded in the Catholic faith of The Church of England. Worship is varied on Sundays at S Johns at 11.00 am The Parish Mass is sung with full Catholic ceremonial.<strong>
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Mass is celebrated in the Parish everyday of every week and this is at the heart of our Mission and ministry in the community of Seaham and Dawdon, we are proud to serve.


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St Mary the Virgin

Pubs in Seaham Parish

Bar Avenue

122 The Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8PE

Estate pub - no real ale. Badly damaged by fire May 2017. Demolished October 2020.
Crow's Nest

Featherbed, East Shore Village, North Road, Seaham, SR7 7XR
(0191) 581 4927
crowsnestpub.co.uk/

A light and airy pub from the Marston's group with an excellent position on Seaham seafront at the head of East Shore Village. The site was originally part of Vane Tempest pit. The pub reopened in 2018 after a refurbishment, with a reductio...
Dempsey's

14 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU
(0191) 581 4368

Sea front bar. Lively weekend evenings and when TV football shown. Has a secluded beer garden. Often open longer hours when sporting events are on tv.
Engineers Arms

5-6 South Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7HN

Was a local one bar pub with no cask ale. Open as Sambucas Italian restaurant April 2018
Featherbed Rock Cafe

20 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Former cafe bar on the front. Keg and bottles only. Now a branch of Gills fish and chip shops/restaurants.
Harbour View Hotel

18 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Closed for some time - seriously damaged by fire September 2015. Demolished June 2016.
Hat & Feathers

57-59 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HF
(0191) 513 3040
jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/...

This Wetherspoon pub derives its name from the milliners shop that was next door and from the Doggarts store that occupied the site from the 1920s to the 1980s which had a department selling hats and feathers. Upstairs are old photographs d...
Mallard
Mill Inn

Stockton Road, Seaham, SR7 0HP

Now the Ranch Steak/burger restaurant. Has bar but no real ale.
New Seaham Conservative Club

208 Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BL
(0191) 581 2738

Convenient refreshment stop for people visiting Hamsterley Forest. Offers carvery on Sunday afternoons.
New Westlea
Oddfellows Arms

52 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HF
(0191) 814 7686

Reopened after major refurbishment with real ale for the first time March 2019. Two Rooms - lounge to the front with open fire, larger bar to rear with access to outside seating area. Efforts with real ale seem to have floundered, September...
Seaham Hall Hotel

Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham, SR7 7AG
(0191) 516 1400
seaham-hall.co.uk/

Luxury hotel and spa has Byrons bar open to non residents and though its serves no cask ale does sell a range of bottled ales sourced from brewers within 30 miles of the hotel.
Volunteer Arms

43 Frances Street, Seaham, SR7 7JE
(0191) 513 0299

Licensed coffee bar located in the heart of Seaham Harbour housed in longstanding former pub, the only remaining building in the former Frances Street, now also known St Johns Square. Keg taps, no cask ale.