However, mining made its presence felt in the 19th century and Wingate became a large settlement and regional centre for the area.

The village is located approximately two miles east of the original settlement, which is now called Old Wingate.

In 1906, an explosion in the mine killed 26 pit workers in Wingate, and in 2006 a march took place to commemorate the miners.

[3] Wingate is also the birthplace of Ted Harrison, a Canadian artist notable for his paintings of the Yukon.

[7] The village has ready access to road links for commuters, with the A181 leading westward to Durham and then north and south via the A1.