Welcome to Brandon

Brandon is a small town located in Durham, North Carolina. It is a peaceful and serene place that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal place for nature lovers. The town is also home to several parks and recreational areas, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing.

One of the most notable features of Brandon is its rich history. The town has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the early 1800s. Many of the buildings and structures in the town have been preserved and restored, giving visitors a glimpse into the past. The town also has several museums and historical sites that showcase the town's history and culture.

Brandon is also known for its friendly and welcoming community. The town has a tight-knit community that is always ready to lend a helping hand. Residents of Brandon are known for their hospitality and kindness, making it a great place to live or visit. The town also has several community events and festivals throughout the year, which bring residents together and create a sense of unity and belonging.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
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
Langley Moor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Ferguson	Brandon Lane Langley Moor Durham DH7 8LL 01913780103 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
Durham High School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Niblock	Farewell Hall South Road Durham DH1 3TB 01913843226 School Website
Nevilles Cross Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Brannan	Relly Path Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4JG 01913842249 School Website
Silver Tree Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Maughan	Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7LF 01913730622 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Keenan	Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham County Durham DH7 7LF 1913730355 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 2.71 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 6.65 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 7.44 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 8.45 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 9.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Moor Private Hire 0191 394 9596 26 Stack Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QR 0.43 Miles
Rays Taxis 0191 378 0927 61 High Shaws, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QT 0.50 Miles
J D Cabs 0191 378 2555 Littleburn Ind Est, Durham, Durham, DH7 8HJ 0.86 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 378 1333 Angus Street Garage/Angus St, Durham, Durham, DH7 8LF 0.89 Miles
Kennexions Quality Private Hire Taxi 07941 729541 7 Stockley Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7NS 1.53 Miles
Richardsons Private Hire 07946 625067 7 Victoria Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7NQ 2.05 Miles
Freedom Private Hire 07923 807518 10 Lyndhurst Drive, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 2.11 Miles
Stanley Taxis 0191 383 2905 Newcastle Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AD 2.11 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07919 345385 10 Lyndhurst Dr, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 2.11 Miles
Taxi Firm 07910 512374 18 S View, Durham, Durham, DH7 7DE 2.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brandon Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grove Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North View Langley Moor - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frederick Street North - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnigill - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Browney Lane Meadowfield - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pear Lea - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clover Laird - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alder Park - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandon Village - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dere Park - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandon Lane - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Road Littleburn Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Littleburn Ind Estate Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Medical Group 0191 3780651	Adrian Clark House Sawmills Lne, Meadowfield Durham County Durham DH7 8NH
Dcls Domiciliary Palliative Care 0191 3861170	Park House Road Merryoaks Durham DH1 3QF
Ushaw Moor 0191 3730202	Millyard House Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham County Durham DH7 7QH
Dunelm Medical Practice 0191 3732077	Kelvin House Medical Ctr. 1-2 Victor Tce, Bearpark Durham County Durham DH7 7DG
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 2.08 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.42 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 3.44 miles
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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 3.67 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 3.69 miles


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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.73 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 6.04 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 7.58 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 9.27 miles

Location what3words film.nature.soaps

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 10.38 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 10.56 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

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 11.06 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

Location what3words infringe.analogy.grandest

Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.5°C	9.9°C	8.4°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	10.8°C	13.6°C	14.4°C	14°C	13°C	12.3°C
Feels Like	10.6°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.7°C	5.9°C	6.8°C	9.4°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	13.6°C	12.9°C	12.5°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	11.7°C	11.1°C	10.8°C	10.4°C	11.3°C	13.5°C	17°C	19.6°C	21°C	20.7°C	17.6°C	14.3°C
Feels Like	11.9°C	11.2°C	10.8°C	10.4°C	10.8°C	12.9°C	16.8°C	19.5°C	21°C	20.7°C	16.9°C	12.8°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	13.6°C	12.9°C	12.4°C	11.9°C	13.8°C	17.6°C	22.4°C	24.9°C	24.6°C	22.3°C	20.2°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	11.9°C	11.1°C	10.3°C	9.6°C	12.6°C	17.3°C	23.1°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	24.9°C	20.2°C	16°C

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