Bowburn is a small village in County Durham, located about 3 miles southeast of the city of Durham on the A177, between Coxhoe and High Shincliffe.
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Bowburn is a village in the civil parish of Cassop‑cum‑Quarrington in County Durham, England. It lies about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Durham, on the A177 road that runs between Coxhoe to the southeast and High Shincliffe to the northwest. The locality falls within the DH 6 postcode district, indicating its proximity to the regional centre of Durham. Residents and visitors can access the larger town of Durham within a short drive, while the surrounding countryside offers a rural setting typical of the County Durham area. The village’s position on a main thoroughfare provides convenient links to neighbouring settlements, and its inclusion in the civil parish suggests a community structure that may support local services and a sense of place. Overall, Bowburn offers a quiet, village atmosphere with easy access to the amenities of Durham and the surrounding towns.