Welcome to Bolam

Bolam is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Gaunless and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bolam is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most notable features of Bolam is its historic church, St. Andrew's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Bolam is also home to a number of charming pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beer. The village is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are often struck by the friendly nature of the locals. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an active holiday, Bolam is the perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and charm of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 21 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Ingleton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Whitaker	Manor Road Ingleton Darlington County Durham DL2 3JE 1325730366 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
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
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
Heighington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carly Stonier	Hopelands Heighington Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 6PH 01325300326 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.99 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 3.69 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 4.27 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 4.30 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 7.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 2.59 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 2.64 Miles
J And M Taxis 01388 774596 34 Middleton Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1NN 2.75 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 2.79 Miles
Street Taxis 01388 775555 Princes St, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AX 2.79 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Jsb Travel 01388 776969 12 Dalton Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.90 Miles
Da Taxis And Mini Bus Hire 01388 777262 18 Dalton Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.90 Miles
A.T.Taxis 01388 777369 34 Garbutt Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AR 2.91 Miles
Shildon Taxis Ltd 01388 778877 Elm Rd, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1BH 3.04 Miles
Town Taxis 01388 777333 17 Jasmine Av, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AJ 3.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Helens, Auckland 01388 604163	The Surgery 16 Manor Road St Helens Auckland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9EP
Shildon 01325 311300	The Surgery 9 Burke Street Shildon County Durham DL4 1AA
Evenwood Medical Practice 01388 832236	Copeland Lane Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9SU
Heighington 01325 321619	The Surgery 30 West Green Heighington Darlington County Durham DL5 6PE
Hallgarth Surgery 01388 772662	Hallgarth Surgery Cheapside Shildon County Durham DL4 2HP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR West Auckland
The Old Church Hall
Station Rd
West Auckland
Bishop Auckland
DL14 9HE
01388 835331
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 3.42 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 3.68 miles

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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 4.12 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 4.63 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 5.01 miles

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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 5.06 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 10.00 miles

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

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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 14.83 miles Eaglescliffe

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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 14.84 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 15.83 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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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.86 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Weather Forecast

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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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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

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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
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