Sport
The village has a football team, Esh Winning F.C., who currently play in the Northern League Division One, although their ground is in West Terrace in nearby Waterhouses.
Sir Bobby Robson, former manager of the England national football team, grew up in the neighbouring village of Langley Park and was educated for a time in Esh Winning. A local park has been named in his honour.
The village has a cricket team playing within the Durham County League.
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