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About Brandon

Known for

The Brandon and Byshottles coalfield heritage, the Brandon cricket ground, Brancepeth Castle nearby, and a County Durham former pit village with a proud community identity

A little history

Brandon grew as a colliery village serving the County Durham coalfield. The nearby Brancepeth Castle — one of County Durham's most dramatic fortresses — has medieval origins rebuilt in the 19th century. The village's cricket club has produced players of county standard.

Local tip

Brancepeth Castle is worth seeing from the outside — extraordinary Gothic Revival architecture. The Brandon walk along the river. Durham city is just a few miles away for wider exploration.

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