English Heritage sites near Seaham Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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
<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
Crow's Nest
Featherbed, East Shore Village, North Road, Seaham, SR7 7XR
(0191) 581 4927
crowsnestpub.co.uk/
Dempsey's
Engineers Arms
Featherbed Rock Cafe
Harbour View Hotel
Hat & Feathers
57-59 Church Street, Seaham, SR7 7HF
(0191) 513 3040
jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/...
Mallard
Mill Inn
New Seaham Conservative Club
New Westlea
Oddfellows Arms
Seaham Hall Hotel
Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham, SR7 7AG
(0191) 516 1400
seaham-hall.co.uk/
