Welcome to Benfieldside

Benfieldside is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Consett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Benfieldside is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community.

One of the most notable features of Benfieldside is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as several parks and nature reserves. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Cuthbert's Church and the 18th-century Benfieldside Hall.

Despite its small size, Benfieldside has a strong sense of community. The village is home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also several community groups and organizations that residents can get involved in, such as the Benfieldside and District Community Association. The village hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market, which bring the community together and help to foster a sense of belonging.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Benfieldside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr C Addison	Moorlands Blackhill Consett Durham DH8 0JX 01207591369 School Website
Shotley Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Bell	Benfieldside Road Shotley Bridge Consett Durham DH8 0SQ 01207260444 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Pemberton Road Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 8JD 1207502657 School Website
Consett Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tom Urwin	Ashdale Road Consett Durham DH8 6LZ 01207507001 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Gill	Stanley Street Consett County Durham DH8 6LN 1207503982 School Website
Delta Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hillary	Parliament Street Consett County Durham DH8 5DH 1207502680
Learning For Life Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Miss M Matthewson	Herbert Street Consett County Durham DH8 6AE 1207509936 School Website
Consett Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Graham	Teasdale Street Consett Durham DH8 6AF 01207504464 School Website
Villa Real School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Bowe	Villa Real Road Consett DH8 6BH 01207503651 School Website
Consett Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Dixon	Beechdale Road Consett Durham DH8 6AY 01207504431 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 6.46 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 7.16 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 7.81 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 7.82 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 8.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Atlas Taxis 01207 509770 13 Trafalgar Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5HE 0.87 Miles
Neashams Taxis 01207 504425 20 Nelson Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 0.94 Miles
Neasham Private Hire 01207 504425 21 Nelson St, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 0.94 Miles
Jacksons Taxis 01207 502266 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RQ 1.03 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01207 668111 22 Villa Real Bungalows, Consett, Durham, DH8 6BQ 1.09 Miles
E W M S Cars Ltd 01207 590303 Forster Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7JU 1.14 Miles
A1 Cabs 01207 501088 Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN 1.23 Miles
Jeff's Taxis 07812 186639 33 Dunelm Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 8HP 1.73 Miles
Raven Taxis 01207 562167 29 Hadrians Way, Consett, Durham, DH8 0PE 1.84 Miles
Delves Taxis 01207 590139 45 Fellside, Consett, Durham, DH8 7AW 1.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackfyne Durham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackhill P . O . Blackfyne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Rd - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Cuthberts Avenue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bessemer Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Backstone Burn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
No. I Durham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillfield Millfield Court - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Cuthberts Benfieldside Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cutlers Hill Road Pleasant Vw - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Briary Woodlands Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belle Vue Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Number One Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Derwentside Gp Extended Access Service 07931 672199	83 Queens Road Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Weekend Support For Vulnerable People 07494 674252	Queens Road Surgery Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Queens Road Surgery 01207 585890	Queens Road Surgery 83 Queens Road, Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shotley Bridge General Hospital Consett DH8 0NB
Consett Medical Centre 01207 583400	Consett Medical Centre Station Yard Consett County Durham DH8 5YA

Local Stores

Leadgate
33-34 Front Street
Leadgate
Durham
Durham
DH8 7SB
01207 500113
Store Website
1.52 miles

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SPAR Lanchester
4
Front Street
Lanchester
DH7 0ER
01207 520822
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 0.88 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
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Animals Treated
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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 4.48 miles

Animals Treated
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
Station Yard Main Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7NJ 01661 843259 stocksfield@orchardhousevets.com Website 6.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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Jim Mclellan Mrcvs &Amp; Associates
Unit 6 &Amp; 7 Dukes Court Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate Low Prudhoe Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6DA 01661 830 022 7.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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Tyne Veterinary Clinic
7 Jubilee Terrace Crawcrook Ryton Tyne And Wear NE40 4HL 0191 413 6706 7.40 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 4.33 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 4.40 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 5.96 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 7.09 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 8.25 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 9.62 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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