Shildon is a town in County Durham, in England. The population taken at the 2011 Census was 9,976. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) south east of Bishop Auckland, 11 miles (18 km) north of Darlington, 13 miles (21 km) from Durham, 23 miles (37 km) from Sunderland and 30 miles (48 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Shildon is part of the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency, which has been represented since 2005 by Helen Goodman MP for the Labour Party.

Shildon in United Kingdom awaits visitors! Discover the attractions, activities and accommodation in Shildon. A gripping city on its own right, Manchester also deserves a visit. Attractions in Manchester include Museum Of Science And Industry, The Lowry, The Village. Also, to reach Shildon, you'll have to take a flight to Manchester; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. A holiday in Shildon can generally be of 1-2 days.

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