the old rectory, houghton le spring
le Spring
For more than 600 years, The Old Rectory has been at the centre of life in
Houghton-le-Spring and many people pass by the building on their way about town.
Our friends at Houghton Heritage Society have amassed a great deal of historical
information about various buildings including the Old Rectory. In 1949, the
gardens surrounding the building became a public park after being given to the
people of Houghton and likewise, there is much support for these outdoor spaces
from our “Bloomin’ Marvellous” gardening group. Since 2017, the Acumen Community
Buildings Charity has maintained the building – providing a space for community
groups and social entrepreneurs to work together to create a vibrant hub and
co-working space.