Welcome to Brancepeth

Brancepeth is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southwest of Durham city and is home to a population of around 500 people. The village is known for its historic castle, which dates back to the 14th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The castle has been owned by several prominent families throughout its history, including the Nevilles and the Russells.

In addition to its castle, Brancepeth is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Brandon's Church. The church is known for its impressive stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the area. The village also has a number of small shops and businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

Despite its small size, Brancepeth has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and a summer music festival. The village also has a number of sports teams, including a cricket club and a football team, which play in local leagues. Overall, Brancepeth is a charming and picturesque village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Brandon Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Hodgson	Carr Avenue Brandon Durham County Durham DH7 8NL 1913780124 School Website
Browney Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Harris	Harle Street Browney Durham DH7 8HX 01913780562 School Website
The Grange Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Boyle	Low Willington County Durham DL15 0TY 8442571282 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Burnside	Goatbeck Terrace Langley Moor St. Patricks Rc School Durham DH7 8JJ 1913780552 School Website
Our Lady And St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Veitch	Cumberland Terrace, Willington, Crook, County Durham DL15 0PB 1388746336 School Website
Willington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Cornforth	Chapel Street Willington Crook Durham DL15 0EQ 01388746414 School Website
New Brancepeth Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Louise Templeton	Rock Terrace New Brancepeth Durham DH7 7EU 1913730736 School Website
St Stephens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Richardson	Hall Lane Willington Crook Durham DL15 0QH 01388746426 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
Langley Moor Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs S Simon	Brandon Lane Langley Moor Durham DH7 8LL 01913780830 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 4.22 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 5.43 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 7.46 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 8.74 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 8.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moor Private Hire 0191 394 9596 26 Stack Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QR 1.89 Miles
Rays Taxis 0191 378 0927 61 High Shaws, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QT 1.97 Miles
J D Cabs 0191 378 2555 Littleburn Ind Est, Durham, Durham, DH7 8HJ 2.31 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 378 1333 Angus Street Garage/Angus St, Durham, Durham, DH7 8LF 2.41 Miles
Kennexions Quality Private Hire Taxi 07941 729541 7 Stockley Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7NS 2.80 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 2.85 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 2.85 Miles
Carolines 01388 818284 Rogerson Terrace, Durham, Durham, DH6 5HJ 2.86 Miles
D D Travel Taxis Hire 01388 817221 Parkdale, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6XU 2.88 Miles
T D K Travel 07909 630577 9 Wayside, Durham, Durham, DH6 5HW 2.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Medical Group 0191 3780651	Adrian Clark House Sawmills Lne, Meadowfield Durham County Durham DH7 8NH
Willington Medical Group 01388 742500	Willington Medical Group Chapel Street, Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ

Local Stores

Brandon
Lowland Road
Brandon
Durham
Durham
DH7 8NN
01913 780702
shop.4687@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.48 miles

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SPAR Willington
Park View Garage
Willington
Crook
DL15 0DF
03303559235
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 3.28 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.36 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 3.57 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 3.95 miles


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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 3.97 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 7.03 miles

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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 8.94 miles

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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 9.49 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 11.85 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 11.90 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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Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 11.93 miles

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