Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All the United Kingdom England Shildon

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Shildon

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Shildon, England

Updated February 18, 2019

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Shildon

The Rocket as preserved in the Science Museum, London

Shildon, England

The ‘Rocket' Locomotive

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
The funeral train when it was displayed in York.

Shildon, England

Winston Churchill's Funeral Train

The train that took the prime minister on his final journey now rests in a British museum.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
The Mining Art Gallery.

Bishop Auckland, England

The Mining Art Gallery

An art gallery dedicated to art works by coal miners which depict work in the mines and life in the former British mining communities.
2 miles from Shildon
The deer house.

Bishop Auckland, England

Auckland Castle Deer House

This Georgian Gothic building was created to shelter and feed deer.
2 miles from Shildon
The memorial.

West Auckland, England

'First World Cup' Memorial

This memorial depicts the unlikely team that won England the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy.
2 miles from Shildon
Escomb Church and graveyard.

Escomb, England

Escomb Church

A 7th-century church in northeast England built using stones from a nearby Roman fort.
3 miles from Shildon
Gainford Spa

Gainford, England

Gainford Spa

This hidden natural fountain issues forth a steady supply of supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs.
6 miles from Shildon
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Shildon, England

Transportation 2
Trains 2

Shildon Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Dr Alan P Newman
    1
  2. Luis Morato
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Shildon.

Places Edited

  1. Dr Alan P Newman
    1
  2. SEANETTA
    1
  3. zydeko
    1
  4. Luis Morato
    1
  5. rbenn250
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. Delts28
    2
  2. atkinsonvicky85
    2
  3. woodmaster8789
    2
  4. spithrs
    2
  5. ZoloBen
    2
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Shildon.

Recent Shildon Activity

  • georgia251294

    wants to go to Winston Churchill's Funeral Train

  • silverpigeon97

    wants to go to Winston Churchill's Funeral Train

  • misssiday

    wants to go to Winston Churchill's Funeral Train

  • Jes

    has been to Winston Churchill's Funeral Train

  • Jes

    has been to The ‘Rocket' Locomotive

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.