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Penshaw Monument in Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland is open for tours to the top in May, June, July, August and September.

Penshaw Monument is a National Trust property on Chester Road, Houghton le Spring, , DH4 7NJ.

Tours to the Top allows visitors to enjoy the magnificent views of North East England from the top of Penshaw Monument, climbing up through a secret staircase.

One of the columns of Penshaw Monument contains 76 steps.

When you reach the top you can enjoy views of County Durham, Northumberland, the Yorkshire Dales, the Pennines and the coast.

Visible from the top is Durham Cathedral, the lights at Emirates Riverside Stadium (home of Durham County Cricket Club), Tynemouth Priory & Castle, the Cheviot Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct.

Booking is essential as there is limited availability.

A maximum of five people are able to climb to the top of the monument in each 30 minute tour slot.

Last tour is at 16:30, finishing at 17:00.

Tickets cost £5 or free for National Trust members.

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Last online booking received
Monday 1st June 2026, 16:06 BST
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