Hetton-le-Hole Map

Detailed Street Map of Hetton-le-Hole Tyne and Wear & Guide to the Area

Hetton-le-Hole Map Tyne and Wear: Interactive map of Hetton-le-Hole, displaying the town situated in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Hetton-le-Hole area and a Hetton-le-Hole town centre map, showing Hetton Community Pool and Wellness Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Hetton-le-Hole map are: Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton Centre, Hetton Library, Hetton Medical Centre, Hetton Group Practice, The Hazeldene, The Britannia Inn, The New Inn, The Hetton Social Club, The Burn Inn, The Red Lion, The Ivy House, Hetton Methodist Church, Eppleton Academy Primary School, Hetton Primary School, Hetton School, Hetton Lyons Primary School, Eppleton Cricket Club, Eppleton Community Centre, Hetton Swimming Pool, Aldi Hetton-le-Hole, Co-op Hetton-le-Hole, Premier Hetton-le-Hole, Boots Pharmacy Hetton, Hetton Dental Practice, The Coffee Shop Hetton, Best One Hetton, Tesco Express Hetton, The Codfather Fish and Chips, Jamia Masjid Al-Khazra Mosque, Eppleton Hall, Hetton Park, Hetton Town Football Club, St Nicholas' Church, St Michael's Catholic Church, Costa Coffee Houghton, Subway Hetton, Greggs Hetton, Farmfoods Houghton, Iceland Houghton, Lidl Houghton, Asda Houghton, Houghton Sports Centre, Kepier Medical Practice Houghton, Houghton Primary Care Centre, Premier Inn Houghton.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, Fence Houses, Chilton Moor, Philadelphia, Newbottle, East Rainton, West Rainton, Shiney Row, Penshaw, New Herrington, Herrington, Bournmoor, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street, South Hetton, Murton, Easington Village, Seaham, Ryhope, Silksworth, Farringdon, Doxford Park, Pennywell, Grindon, South Hylton.

Hetton-le-Hole stretches out across the rolling countryside between Sunderland and Durham, a proper North East town that still carries plenty of its mining roots in its bones. There's a bit of a village feel in places, but it's big enough to have all the essentials, while green fields and open spaces wrap around the edges. It's the kind of place where families have lived for generations, and where everybody knows somebody.

The story of Hetton-le-Hole is all tied up with coal. Though the area's older, the town as we know it today really took shape in the 19th century with the opening of Hetton Colliery in 1822. This was one of the first mines to use steam power for both winding and hauling, putting Hetton right at the heart of Britain's industrial revolution. The famous engineer George Stephenson designed the Hetton Railway, one of the earliest railways built specifically for coal transport. Like so much of the region, mining dominated for well over a century before the pits closed towards the end of the 20th century. Since then, Hetton-le-Hole has adapted into a quiet residential town with a population of around 15,000, still proud of its past but firmly looking forward.

There's plenty to keep you occupied locally. Hetton Lyons Country Park stands out, transforming former colliery land into a green haven with lakes, walking trails, play areas and plenty of space to stretch your legs. In the town itself, you've got shops, cafes and local pubs dotted around, along with parks and sports facilities. Penshaw Monument, managed by the National Trust, isn't far away and gives cracking panoramic views once you make the climb to the top. Washington Old Hall, another National Trust site, offers a bit of history with its links to George Washington's family. English Heritage's Hylton Castle is just a short drive away, showing off a different slice of Wearside's story.

Once you head a little further out, Tyne and Wear has plenty on offer. Sunderland brings its beaches, parks and museums, as well as the Stadium of Light for football fans. Newcastle buzzes with shopping, nightlife, arts and culture. Gateshead lines up the Angel of the North, The Glasshouse and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. South Shields offers the fairground and seaside fun, while Whitley Bay and Tynemouth give you long beaches, independent cafes and proper fish and chips. The Metrocentre in Gateshead is always a favourite for shoppers, packed with big names and places to eat.

Getting to and from Hetton-le-Hole isn't much of a bother. The A690 cuts straight through, giving easy routes to both Sunderland and Durham. The A1(M) is only a short drive away, opening up north-south access. While there's no train station or Metro stop directly in town, you've got rail services from Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle nearby. Buses run regularly through the town, connecting it well with the rest of Wearside and beyond. Newcastle International Airport is roughly 30 to 40 minutes away by car, offering plenty of flight options both in the UK and abroad.

Tyne and Wear, officially formed in 1974, brings together Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Tyneside and North Tyneside into one corner of the North East where city, coast, countryside and industry all collide. The area's packed with history – Roman walls, medieval castles, shipyards, collieries – and it's still reinventing itself today with modern businesses, tech, universities and cultural venues all thriving alongside the old. No matter where you go, there's that unmistakable North East friendliness that runs through it all.

We hope you found this Hetton-le-Hole tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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