Welcome to Broom Hill

Broom Hill is a small but significant area located in the city of Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city and is known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings. The area is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Broom House Farm, which dates back to the 17th century. Broom Hill is also home to a number of walking trails and nature reserves, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the most notable features of Broom Hill is its stunning views of the surrounding countryside. From the top of the hill, visitors can see for miles around, taking in the rolling hills and lush green fields that make up the landscape. The area is particularly popular with photographers, who come to capture the stunning vistas and natural beauty of the area. Broom Hill is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and a variety of birdlife.

Despite its rural location, Broom Hill is just a short distance from the city of Durham, making it an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services running to and from the city centre. Broom Hill is also home to a number of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting day out, Broom Hill has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Local Schools

School	Details
Stanley Crook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Christie	Wooley Terrace Stanley Crook Crook Durham DL15 9AN 01388762858 School Website
Peases West Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Johnson	Billy Row Crook Durham DL15 9SZ 01388762380 School Website
Hartside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Shawn Laws	Hartside Crook County Durham DL15 9NN 1388766686 School Website
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenna Ellison	Smith Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4AU 1388731082 School Website
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Jackson	Wear Street Attlee Estate Tow Law Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 4LF 01388730283 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Mcelhone	Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 1388762889 School Website
Crook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antonella Lupton	Croft Avenue Crook Durham DL15 8QG 01388762400 School Website
Esh Winning Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Hodgson	The Wynds Esh Winning Durham DH7 9BE 01913734701 School Website
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Keenan	Durham Road Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PA 1913734343 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 6.98 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.43 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.44 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 10.34 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 11.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 2.06 Miles
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 2.27 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 2.89 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 3.02 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 3.71 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 3.71 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 3.83 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 3.83 Miles
Lanchester Village Taxis Ltd 01207 588888 Green Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 0RL 4.66 Miles
D H 7 Taxis 0191 373 9333 24 South View, Durham, Durham, DH7 9YQ 4.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Hedley Hope Tow Law - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunniside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Terrace Billy Row - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedley Hill Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billy Row Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Roddymoor - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamilton Row Esh Winning - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temperance Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helm Park Ends Tow Law - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swingfield Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buttons Place Waterhouses - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uplands Hotel - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street Tow Law - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North House Surgery 01388 762945	North House Surgery Hope Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HU
Tow Law 01388 730251	Charlton House Rear High Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4DH
Esh Winning 0191 3734232	Mackenzie House New Road House Esh Winning Durham County Durham DH7 9LA
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

Local Stores

Tow Law
47a High Street
Tow Law
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 4DH
01388 730275
Store Website
2.24 miles

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SPAR Fir Tree Filling Station
Fir Tree Filling Station
Witton Road
Crook
DL15 8EA
01388 762015
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 2.23 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 5.81 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 6.69 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 6.74 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 7.06 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 7.80 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 10.75 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 11.74 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 11.89 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 12.00 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 13.25 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	21.4°C	18.6°C	16.2°C	12.9°C	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.3°C	0.5°C	-0.1°C	0.2°C	-0.1°C	-1.3°C

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Temp	1.4°C	0.4°C	0°C	-0.1°C	1°C	4.8°C	8.5°C	11.5°C	12.7°C	11.5°C	9.1°C	7.9°C
Feels Like	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.7°C	-2.6°C	-2.2°C	1.7°C	5.7°C	9.1°C	10.4°C	8.9°C	5.7°C	4°C

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Temp	7.1°C	6.8°C	6.4°C	5.7°C	7°C	9°C	10.8°C	12.1°C	12°C	10.7°C	8°C	6.9°C
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