Welcome to Bildershaw

Bildershaw Durham is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the city of Durham and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a small population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the beauty of the English countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bildershaw Durham is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the history of the village.

Another popular attraction in Bildershaw Durham is the local pub, The Black Bull. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a range of local ales and traditional pub food, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The pub is also a popular spot for live music and events, making it a hub of activity in the village.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Oakwood Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Alister Sidgwick	New Biggin Lane Heighington Darlington County Durham DL2 2UH 1388437139
Pear Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr David Bartlett	Toy Top Farm Houghton Bank Heighington Darlington County Durham DL2 2UQ 1388776799 School Website
Timothy Hackworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Boulton	Byerley Road Shildon Durham DL4 1HN 01388772959 School Website
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Elmes	Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9EN 01388604168 School Website
Oakley Cross Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Atkinson	Lomond Walk West Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9UD 01388833186 School Website
Copeland Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lindsey Kidd	West Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9JJ 01388832576 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Overfield	Thornhill Gardens Shildon Durham DL4 1ES 01388772906 School Website
Woodhouse Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Smith	Walker Drive Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6QW 01388602885 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Shildon Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A D Farnell	Jubilee Road Shildon Durham DL4 2EQ 01388773476 School Website
Aclet Close Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Jenkins	Aclet Close Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6PX 01388603006 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.10 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 3.28 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 3.35 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 3.72 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 7.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Street Taxis 01388 775555 Princes St, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AX 1.82 Miles
J And M Taxis 01388 774596 34 Middleton Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1NN 1.87 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 1.88 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 1.90 Miles
A.T.Taxis 01388 777369 34 Garbutt Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AR 1.95 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 1.97 Miles
Shildon Taxis Ltd 01388 778877 Elm Rd, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1BH 2.06 Miles
Da Taxis And Mini Bus Hire 01388 777262 18 Dalton Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.09 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Jsb Travel 01388 776969 12 Dalton Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.09 Miles
Town Taxis 01388 777333 17 Jasmine Av, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AJ 2.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shildon 01325 311300	The Surgery 9 Burke Street Shildon County Durham DL4 1AA
St Helens, Auckland 01388 604163	The Surgery 16 Manor Road St Helens Auckland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9EP
Hallgarth Surgery 01388 772662	Hallgarth Surgery Cheapside Shildon County Durham DL4 2HP
Auckland Medical Group 01388 602728	The Old Fire House Watling Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6RP
Auckland Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Old Fire House Watling Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6RP

Local Stores

Shildon - Dale Road
Dale Road
Shildon
Durham
DL4 2JT
01388 777826
Store Website
1.97 miles

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SPAR Redworth Station
Redworth Service Station
Redworth Road
Shildon
DL4 2JT
1388776440
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 2.44 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 2.73 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.67 miles
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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 4.38 miles

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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 4.44 miles

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Meowve Teesside Ltd T/A Vets On The Meowve
Unit 12 Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 6ZF 07804 914451 teeside@vetsonthemeowve.com Website 4.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 9.31 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 13.01 miles

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Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 14.10 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 14.78 miles Eaglescliffe

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 15.48 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 15.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.7°C	1.3°C	0.1°C	-0.5°C	2.6°C	5.5°C	9.5°C	12.1°C	13.7°C	13.4°C	10°C	9.4°C
Feels Like	0.1°C	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-1.3°C	1°C	5°C	9.3°C	11.8°C	13.3°C	12.8°C	8.6°C	6.6°C

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear
Temp	7.9°C	7.3°C	6.6°C	6.1°C	7.1°C	9.8°C	14.8°C	18.7°C	20.8°C	19.6°C	16.6°C	13.3°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	4.6°C	3.4°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	6.7°C	14.1°C	18.5°C	20.7°C	19.6°C	16.1°C	13°C

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Temp	12.5°C	11°C	9.6°C	8.2°C	11.2°C	14.6°C	17.1°C	17.4°C	16.2°C	14.2°C	11.8°C	11.9°C
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