Welcome to Bishop Middleham

Bishop Middleham is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of Durham city and is home to around 1,000 residents. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Bishop Middleham has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village was named after the Bishop of Durham who owned the land in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bishop Middleham is the 12th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the region. The church features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Bishop Middleham is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and a scarecrow festival. Bishop Middleham is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

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Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Vollans	Front Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill County Durham DL17 9AL 1740651482 School Website
Ferryhill Station Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Sones	Ferryhill Station Ferryhill Durham DL17 0DB 01740651291 School Website
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Taylor	Hawthorn Road Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees TS21 3DA 1740620041 School Website
Fishburn Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr G Ferguson	East View Fishburn Stockton On Tees Durham TS21 4AU 01740620162 School Website
West Cornforth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Hodgson	High Street West Cornforth Ferryhill Durham DL17 9HP 01740654315 School Website
Sedgefield Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Fleming	Hawthorn Road Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees County Durham TS21 3DD 1740617777 School Website
Sedgefield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Cox	Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees Durham TS21 2BJ 01740620359 School Website
Cleves Cross Primary And Nursery School Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Brentnall	Cleves Cross Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8QY 1740651599 School Website
Coxhoe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Bartle	Cornforth Lane Coxhoe Durham DH6 4EJ 01913770294 School Website
Broom Cottages Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sean Kavanagh	Broom Road Ferryhill Durham DL17 8AN 01740651363 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 6.00 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 6.77 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 7.09 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 7.71 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B And D Taxis 01740 652929 1 Roast Calf Lane, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9AT 0.12 Miles
Travel 6 Taxis 01740 655644 1 Roast Calf La, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9AT 0.12 Miles
United Executive Travel 01740 652980 Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9DE 1.56 Miles
Jaspers Taxis 07854 908160 17 Widecombe Walk, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8DD 1.97 Miles
Classique Cars 01740 623777 19 Rowan Oval, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS21 3BY 1.98 Miles
Tarns Taxis 01740 622155 19 Heatherdene Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS21 4ES 2.00 Miles
Tariff 1 Taxi 07719 026360 1 Richmond Cl, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8DF 2.12 Miles
Taylor's Taxi's 07970 733913 26 Barratt Way, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9LT 2.35 Miles
Kwik Cabs 01740 652900 5 Pine Rd, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8RY 2.78 Miles
Ferryhill Taxis 01740 657222 3 North St, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8HX 2.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bishop Middleham Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawthorn Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mainsforth - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrison Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salisbury Crescent - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South East Lodge Sedgefield - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilton Lane - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Colliery House Fishburn - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stobbs Cross Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salters Lane Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Salters Lane Ind Estate Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
South View Sedgefield - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferryhill Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laburnham Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duncombe Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sedgefield Community Hospital 01740 626600	Salters Lane Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees County Durham TS21 3EE
Fishburn 01740 620284	Fallscroft 1 Butterwick Road Fishburn Stockton On Tees Cleveland TS21 4AP
Skerne Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Harbinson House Front Street Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees TS21 3BN
Skerne Medical Group 01740 620300	Harbinson House Front Street, Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS21 3BN
West Cornforth Medical Centre 01740 656578	West Cornforth Med Ctr Reading Street West Cornforth, Ferryhill Durham DL17 9LH

Local Stores

Fishburn
10 Butterwick Road
Fishburn
Stockton-On-Tees
Durham
TS21 4AP
01740 620425
Store Website
2.11 miles

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SPAR Bradbury Service Station
Bradbury Service Station
A689
Bradbury
Stockton-on-Tees
TS21 2ES
01388 721687
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wear Referrals
Veterinary Hospital Bradbury Stockton-On-Tees TS21 2ES 01388 777770 info@wear-referrals.co.uk Website 2.08 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
7 East End Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS21 3AU 01740 622126 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk 2.31 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 4.02 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 4.79 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 4.94 miles

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Grange Vets
131 Shafto Way Newton Aycliffe Durham County Durham DL5 5QL 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 4.99 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 1.72 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 5.01 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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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 9.29 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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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 9.78 miles

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Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 9.95 miles

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Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.66 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
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