Places to stay in East Rainton, Tyne and Wear

East Rainton is a village in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, in the north east of England. It is situated alongside the A690 road between Sunderland and Durham, near Houghton-le-Spring. It is home to Rainton Meadows, the nature reserve. It also has its own cricket club founded in 1851. The second team won the North east Durham league in 2009. The village has one pub in the form of the The Olde Ships Inn which serves are range of beers and lagers in a traditional setting. This is only one of the four original pubs, these being the Travellers Rest, the Rose & Crown, the Blacksmiths Arms and the Village Tavern. Other village facilities include the local branch post office, small village shop, the pub, a village prmary school along with the church of St Cuthbert, the methodist chapel and the village cricket Ground. Places to eat in the region include Star Of Siam At The Highfield Hotel, The Mill, Fox & Hounds, and Mcewans Centre.

The center of East Rainton ( which is at is longitude -1°28'48.501 and latitude 54°49'30.070 ) is located 6 miles away from Washington, 7 miles away from Castletown, 7 miles away from Sunderland and 9 miles away from Boldon.

Available East Rainton lodging

We currently have 3 accommodations in and around East Rainton.

East Rainton Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Durham
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Durham:

Thanks to our city centre location next to the Pennyferry Bridge over the River Wear, Durham’s best attractions are within walking distance of our central Durham Premier Inn.
Freemans Place, Walkergate
Durham, County Durham
Photograph of Travelodge, Chester-le-Street
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Chester-le-Street:

Our Chester-le-Street hotel places you in the historic northern market town of Chester Le Street, home to Durham County Cricket club.
Great North Road
Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Photograph of 66 Claypath, Durham
Listing updated 2026
Bed & Breakfasts

66 Claypath

Approx 5 miles away in Durham:

Claypath is one of the oldest and historic roads within the City of Durham. Since medieval times it was the main route for both pilgrims on their way to the cathedral and merchants selling their wares in the market place.
66 Claypath
Durham, County Durham

East Rainton Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

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