Allensford is a Village in the county of County Durham.

Allensford postcode: DH8 9AY

Retail in Allensford

There are great places to visit near Allensford including some great waterfalls, towns, country parks and airports.

The area close to Allensford boasts some of the best waterfalls including Summerhill Force.

Stockton-on-Tees, and Middleton-in-Teesdale are some of Allensford best towns to visit near Allensford.

Don't miss Hardwick Country Park's country parks if visiting the area around Allensford.

Teesside International Airport is one of Allensford's best, nearby airports to visit in Allensford.

Allensford History

There are some historic monuments around Allensford:

• Romano-British settlement, 490m SSE of Apperley Dene
• Ebchester (Vindomora) Roman station
• Allensford blast furnace
• Coke ovens at Inkerman Farm
• Derwentcote steel cementation furnace, iron finery forge and drift coal mine
• Wheelbirks furnace
• Monastic grange at Priory Farm