Houghton Feast is an ancient festival held every October in the town. It has its origins in the 12th century as a dedication festival to the parish church of St Michael & All Angels.

How old is Houghton Feast?

The ten-day festival, dating back to the 12th Century, when it originated as a Michaelmas celebration, also features church events, exhibitions of banners and memorabilia reflecting the town's mining heritage, Houghtonians Around the World, and other displays, talks, tours, a laser show and a heritage walk, on Saturday ...

Why do we celebrate Houghton Feast?

Houghton Feast has its origins in the 12th century as Michaelmas, the festival of the dedication of the parish church of St Michael & All Angels. This article gives an overview of its history and looks at recent anniversaries.

What is Houghton Feast?

Houghton Feast is an ancient festival held every October in Houghton-le-Spring, near Durham and Sunderland, in the North East of England. The Festival dates back to the 12th century when it originated as Michaelmas, the dedication service to the Parish Church of St Michael & All Angels.

When was Houghton-le-Spring founded?

Dating from 1589-1623 it was built by local rector Robert Hutton, this is Houghton Hall, the manor house of the original village and was home to the Hutton family for around 250 years.

Houghton Feast 2013 Fairground: Ride Time

Is Houghton Feast on this year 2020?

Houghton Feast returns this year after being a virtual event in 2020. The Carnival Parade will take place on Saturday, October 9, starting at the Library car park and finishing at the Dairy Lane entrance to Rectory Park.

Which county is Houghton Le Spring in?

Houghton-le-Spring is town which has its recorded origins in Norman times. Historically in County Durham, it is now part of the City of Sunderland. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby.

Is Houghton Feast on on a Sunday?

As a way of celebrating when Gilpin would open his life to the people of Houghton for months of Sunday feasts, the celebrations usually begin on the first Friday of October and this year the festivities get underway with the opening ceremony and official opening of the fairground which has been a staple of the feast ...

How big is Houghton le Spring?

It has a population of 36,746.

Where is Houghton Feast?

Houghton Feast is an ancient festival held every October in Houghton-le-Spring, near Durham and Sunderland, in the North East of England. The Festival dates back to the 1100s when it originated as Michaelmas, the dedication service to the Parish Church of St Michael & All Angels.

Is Houghton Le Spring a nice place to live?

Houghton le Spring's affordability, new housing estates and good road connections have made it a favourite among first-time buyers and young families. Houghton le Spring sits on the outskirts of Sunderland in County Durham. It was once an active coal-mining town but it's now a convenient home for commuters.

Why is Shiney Row called Shiney Row?

Shiney Row began life as a small number of houses near one of the pits, and is rumoured to have got its name from a Royal visit, when one of the family was overheard saying 'what a shiney row of houses'. ... Sir George Elliot, whose factory made the first Transatlantic telegraph cable, was born in Shiney Row.

What local authority is Houghton le Spring?

Houghton le Spring Library - Sunderland City Council.

Is Houghton Le Spring Safe?

Houghton-le-Spring is the second most dangerous small town in Tyne & Wear, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Tyne & Wear's 28 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Houghton-le-Spring in 2020 was 102 crimes per 1,000 people.

Where is the best place to live in Durham?

• Brightleaf at the Park.
• Carolina Arbors.
• Chancellor's Ridge.
• Downtown Durham.
• Duke Park.
• Fairfield.
• Forest Hills.
• Grandale.

Where should I live in County Durham?

• Chester-le-Street, Consett, Stanley and Lanchester 23%
• Durham City including Brandon, Sherburn and Coxhoe 21%
• Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Newton Aycliffe including Weardale 23%
• East Durham including Seaham, Horden and Peterlee 14%
• Teesdale including Barnard Castle 20%

Is Consett rough?

Consett Crime Overview

Consett is the second safest small town in Durham, and is the 73rd most dangerous overall out of Durham's 185 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Consett in 2020 was 63 crimes per 1,000 people.

Where should I not live in Durham?

Neighbouring Elvet and Gilesgate is Belmont, where areas like Old Durham, Broom Hill, Sherburn Road Estable and The Woodlands are amongst the 10 per cent most deprived neighbourhoods in the country. The LSOA with these areas rank 1,695 out of 32,844 in England, where 1 is the most deprived.

Is seaham a rough area?

Crime and Safety in Seaham

The overall crime rate in Seaham in 2020 was 80 crimes per 1,000 people. ... For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Seaham is the 121st most dangerous small town, and the 975th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.

Is Durham a poor area?

County Durham was the 76th most deprived area, and Northumberland was the least deprived local authority on our region, at 161st. The figures show a big divide between North and South, with 15 of the top 20 most deprived areas in the North or the Midlands, and with most of those being in the North West or North East.

Is Crook Durham rough?

Crook is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Durham, and is the 37th most dangerous overall out of Durham's 185 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Crook in 2020 was 93 crimes per 1,000 people.

Where is the nicest place to live in the UK?

• North and Northeast: Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
• Northwest: Altrincham, Cheshire.
• Midlands: Stamford, Lincolnshire.
• East: Woodbridge, Suffolk.
• Southeast: Surrey Hills, Surrey.
• Southwest: Frome, Somerset.
• Scotland: North Berwick.
• Wales: Usk, Monmouthshire.

Is Sunderland city Council open?

You can normally contact us from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. In the event of an emergency, you can contact us at any time.