Sedgefield is an ancient village set in County Durham, England. It was founded in Norman times and possessed a market charter granted in 1312 AD.

By the early nineteenth century it had become an important coach centre and had a daily run to Leeds abroad the "Expedition" (God willing!)

From 1828 the town began to flourish by manufacturing agricultural requirements like saddlery and straw hats. Sedgefield has the local flour mill and shoemaking became an important product for the town.

St. Edmund's church was built in medieval times and is a well know landmark with its tall tower. A woodworker named Robert Barker did much to enhance the interior with woodwork done in a classical style and magnificently executed.

The former Rectory is an interesting 18^th century building and has now been converted by the local community Association for community use and has been renamed Ceddesfield Hall.

One of the main attractions of the village is of course the nearby racecourse, one of the oldest in the country and now used for National Hunt racing, being the only one in County Durham.

Nearby is Hardwick Hall, now converted into a hotel. This was built by J. Bardon in 1748 and has on its doorstep the beautiful grounds of Hardwick Hall Country Park. This helps to serve the area's needs for countryside leisure activities.

Quaint shops, village shops, clubs, pubs, sporting facilities and its "Village Green" all help to make Sedgefield a very attractive place.

The Village has an active local Town Council headed by the Town Mayor which administrates for local needs.

More general local Government needs, like Housing, Environmental Health, Leisure Facilities & Planning are carried out by Sedgefield Borough Council, which although named after the village, has its base in nearby Spennymoor.

Durham County Council deal with aspects of regional local government - Education, Social Services, Roads etc.

Sedgefield's Member of Parliament is Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister.