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The pub in on South Green. For a closer view of the sign [[2472515]]
©Trish Steel
This has been a common sign since the 17th century and appears in several coats of arms, including those of the Worshipful Company of Bakers (1486). It is also one of the devices on the arms of the Brewers' Company.
©Trish Steel
Standing on the green just north of No 34 is an 18th century milestone.
©Trish Steel
©Roger Smith
The 18th century milestone stands on South Green. It indicates that it is 10 miles to Bowes and on the west face that it is 19 miles to Durham.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.1km<br/>Staindrop is one of the most attractive of all the "green" villages of County Durham, with the green flanked by elegant stone-fronted houses.
©Oliver Dixon
Dist:0.2km<br/>A view across the green, with a Victorian water fountain near the centre of the photo.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.2km<br/>Staindrop is a fine example of a green village. Green villages are grouped round an open space - the village green. The grouping of buildings varies considerably and in the case of Staindrop the buildings are grouped around several interlinked greens.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.2km<br/>Looking north across the green and main road.
©Colin Smith
Dist:0.2km<br/>Some of the attractive houses in this conservation village.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.3km<br/>This strikingly coloured trotter heads along the A686, Front Street.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.3km<br/>The Shambles bistro is situated on the main road in Staindrop. The church can be seen at the end of the road in the distance.
©Duncan David McColl
Dist:0.3km<br/>There were once nine pubs in Staindrop. Most have closed, but this one became a restaurant.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.3km<br/>Pleasant small town today with a snow covered green
©Michael Graham
Dist:0.3km<br/>Cottages on the green in Staindrop.
©Peter McDermott

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