Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East
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| Place | The Sands |
| Traditional County | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.780479 |
| Longitude | -1.572319 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The Sands is a suburban area situated on the eastern bank of the River Wear, immediately adjacent to Durham City Centre in County Durham, North East England. Characterised by its low-lying position, it is known for its extensive public car park serving city visitors and as a significant venue for events like the annual Durham Regatta. Despite its recreational value and role as a gateway to the historic city, the area is historically susceptible to flooding from the River Wear, a recurring local concern.
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The Sands is a suburban area in County Durham, England, United Kingdom, located in the North East region. It is situated at 54.780479°N, -1.572319°W.
This page provides a live interactive map with street, satellite and terrain layers and Street View. Weather is displayed from Open-Meteo, covering current conditions, hourly forecasts and a 7-day outlook. Local and world news are updated in real time where feeds are available. A Wikipedia summary for The Sands is included above.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |