Whorlton, County Durham
| Whorlton | |
|---|---|
Location within County Durham | |
| Population | 302 (including Westwick .2011) |
| OS grid reference | NZ105149 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DARLINGTON |
| Postcode district | DL12 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
Whorlton is a small village in County Durham, in England. It is situated near the River Tees and to the east of Barnard Castle.
Whorlton Bridge is a 183-foot-long (56 m) suspension bridge that crosses the River Tees. It is Britain's second oldest suspension bridge relying on original chainwork, after the union bridge over the River Tweed.
The village has a public house called "The Bridge Inn".
Arthur Headlam and James Wycliffe Headlam were both born in the village.