Welcome to Binchester Blocks

Binchester Blocks, also known as Vinovia, is a Roman fort located in County Durham, England. The fort was built in the 2nd century AD and was used by the Roman army until the 4th century AD. The fort was strategically located on the banks of the River Wear and was used to control the surrounding area. The fort was built using local materials, including sandstone and clay, and was designed to be a self-contained military base.

The fort was home to a garrison of around 800 soldiers and was surrounded by a defensive wall and ditch. The fort was also home to a number of buildings, including barracks, granaries, a hospital, and a bathhouse. The bathhouse was one of the most impressive buildings in the fort and was used by the soldiers to relax and unwind after a long day of training and fighting.

Today, Binchester Blocks is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the remains of the fort and learn about life in Roman Britain. The site also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including reenactments and archaeological digs. The fort is an important part of Durham's history and is a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the Roman army.

Local Weather

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Wind: 7.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Middlestone Moor Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Richardson	Rock Road Durham County Durham DL16 7DA 1388816351 School Website
The Meadows School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss S Took	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor DL16 7QW 01388811178 School Website
The Oaks Secondary School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea English	Rock Road Spennymoor DL16 7DB 01388827380
Whitworth Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Stone	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7LN 1388824800 School Website
Byers Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Kirtley	Wear View Byers Green Spennymoor Durham DL16 7PN 01388603483 School Website
Victoria Lane Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Richardson	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8NN 01388603588 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs M A Brown	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 1388602608 School Website
Rosa Street Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ashton	Rosa Street Spennymoor Durham DL16 7NA 01388815427 School Website
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Whitehead	South Church Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7JZ 01388603388 School Website
Kirk Merrington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Murray	South View Kirk Merrington Spennymoor Durham DL16 7JB 01388816230 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 2.12 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 3.72 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 5.08 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.53 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlies Cabs 01388 815184 4 Willow Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AR 0.86 Miles
Karioke Kabs 01388 815962 62 Lyne Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AQ 0.98 Miles
Hoys Taxis 01388 810099 67 Moorside, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7DY 1.02 Miles
Spennymoor Taxis 01388 815544 15 Lyne Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AE 1.02 Miles
Henrys Taxis 01388 819743 17 Briar Cl, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7EQ 1.16 Miles
Kiddi Cabs 01388 420788 26 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7LE 1.61 Miles
Coundon Taxis 01388 604911 2 Malvern Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JR 1.65 Miles
W P M Taxis 07763 575912 15 Westfields, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6UF 1.83 Miles
B L Taxis 01388 609036 4 Rutland Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JB 1.86 Miles
C A B Sedgefield And District 01388 825400 71 High Street, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6BB 1.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Binchester Blocks - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerton - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlestone Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aged Miners Homes - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Drive Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Byers Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grayson Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frederick St Coundon - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wear View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coundon Gate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlestone Village - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collingwood Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leeholme - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Pauls Gardens - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Byers Green	The Surgery 24 Greenrise Byers Green Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7PL
Coundon 01388 603115	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
The Eden Centre 01388 604526	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ

Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
2.77 miles

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SPAR Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Road
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8QE
01388 663101
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 1.91 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 2.41 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 2.67 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 2.84 miles

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Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 3.46 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 7.38 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 10.72 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 11.13 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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Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 12.25 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 14.56 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 14.79 miles

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Weather Forecast

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