Broompark

Broompark
Broompark
 Broompark shown within County Durham
OS grid referenceNZ2426441729
    London 261 mi (420 km)  
Unitary authorityCounty Durham
Ceremonial countyCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town DURHAM
Postcode district DH7
Police Durham
Fire County Durham and Darlington
Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
UK ParliamentCity of Durham
List of places
UK
England
County Durham

Coordinates: 54°46′11″N 1°37′22″W / 54.7698°N 1.6228°W

Broompark is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated some 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Durham city. It was once the site of the Broompark colliery, operated by North Brancepeth Coal Co.. The oldest remaining buildings in the village are Broom Farm guesthouse, built in 1711, and Broom Farm West, also built in the early 18th century. It was also the site of The Loves pub, which is now closed.