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Local Information for Spennymoor

Spennymoor is a town in County Durham, standing above the Wear Valley approximately seven miles south of Durham. The Town Council area, which includes the villages of Kirk Merrington, Byers Green and Tudhoe, has a population of approximately 20,000.

Like much of the Sedgefield district, it has suffered severe economic depression since the decline of the coal mining industry. Local schemes funded by the Single Regeneration Budget are aiming to re-establish the area as a location of economic competitive advantage.

The main attractions in Spennymoor are the local Leisure Centre, and Jubilee Park. Jubilee Park underwent construction in 2000, with the erection of a Millenium Arch, and a Miniature Golf Course. The Leisure Centre houses a Swimming Pool, and offers; Swimming Lessons, Football Coaching, Martial Arts tutoring, Tennis lessons, Badminton practice, a Gymnasium, Gymnastic workouts, and a snack bar.

Spennymoor Cricket Ground was the victim of a rogue V1 Bom...More