Welcome to Butterknowle

Butterknowle is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated in the Teesdale district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Butterknowle is a great place to visit if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Butterknowle is the St. John the Evangelist Church. The church is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 19th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including concerts and fairs.

Another popular attraction in Butterknowle is the Butterknowle Village Hall. The hall is a community center that hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The hall is home to a number of clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a history society, and a youth club. The hall is also available for hire for private events such as weddings and parties. Overall, Butterknowle is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing break away from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 3.9°C

Feels Like: 3.9°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Butterknowle Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Carr	Butterknowle Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5PB 01388718369 School Website
Cockfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Costello	Front Street Cockfield Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5EN 01388718263 School Website
Highcroft School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Laheney	Highcroft The Green Cockfield Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5AG 1388718031 School Website
Woodland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Carr	Woodland Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5RF 01388718271 School Website
Ramshaw Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Liz Sturrock	Oaks Bank Evenwood Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9SD 01388832411 School Website
Evenwood Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Vollans	New Road Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9QZ 1388832047 School Website
Hamsterley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Maughan	Hamsterley Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 3QF 01388488279 School Website
Staindrop Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mitchinson	Cleatlam Lane Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JU 1833660285 School Website
Staindrop C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Whelerton	Black Swan Wynd Staindrop Darlington Durham DL2 3NL 01833660334 School Website
Toft Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Nesbitt	Toft Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 0JA 01388832393 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 6.88 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 7.84 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 9.52 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 9.89 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 12.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 3.42 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 3.78 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 4.32 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 4.81 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 5.22 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 5.28 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 5.56 Miles
R And S Taxis 01388 458228 36 Lowther Rd, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6QU 6.08 Miles
Tailor Made Travel 01388 665555 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6LE 6.51 Miles
Mc's Taxis 01388 604357 24 Worcester Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6UZ 6.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Butterknowle Bishop Auckland Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Copley Bent Butterknowle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Breckon Hill Butterknowle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Slack Butterknowle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southside Butterknowle Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cockfield Station - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynesack Butterknowle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wham - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grewburn Lane Butterknowle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bleak Terrace Cockfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copley P.O. - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lands Bank Cockfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copley Lane Ends Butterknowle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnthouses Cockfield Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Morle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pinfold Medical Practice 01388 718230	Pinfold Medical Practice Pinfold Lane,Butterknowle Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5NX
Woodview Medical Practice 01388 718202	The Surgery Cockfield Bishop Auckland Co.Durham DL13 5AF
Stones End	1 Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9RE
Evenwood Medical Practice 01388 832236	Copeland Lane Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9SU
Dovecote Street Surgery 01833 660342	Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JT

Local Stores

Cockfield
Prospect Square
Front Street Cockfield
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 5ED
01388 718360
Store Website
1.51 miles

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SPAR Staindrop
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North Green
Staindrop
Darlington
DL2 3JN
01833 660218
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 4.13 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 6.11 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 6.61 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 6.81 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 6.98 miles
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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 7.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 9.94 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 9.94 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 9.94 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 12.45 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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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 15.08 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 16.63 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.2°C	-12.4°C	-11°C	-10°C	-9.9°C	-7.8°C	-4.6°C	-1.9°C	-1°C	-2.2°C	-3.4°C	-3.9°C
Feels Like	-21.2°C	-20.7°C	-19.4°C	-18.2°C	-17.6°C	-15.1°C	-11.2°C	-7.6°C	-6.1°C	-6.5°C	-8.4°C	-9.1°C

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Temp	-5.1°C	-5.6°C	-6.2°C	-6.9°C	-7°C	-6.7°C	-6.4°C	-6°C	-6.5°C	-7.7°C	-9.1°C	-9.1°C
Feels Like	-10.5°C	-11.3°C	-11.9°C	-12.7°C	-13.3°C	-13.5°C	-13.1°C	-12.5°C	-12.4°C	-13°C	-13.9°C	-13.2°C

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Temp	-10.8°C	-12°C	-12.9°C	-13.4°C	-12°C	-9.4°C	-5.9°C	-3.9°C	-3.7°C	-4.8°C	-4.5°C	-7.6°C
Feels Like	-14.9°C	-16°C	-16.7°C	-17.1°C	-15.4°C	-13.2°C	-11.2°C	-9.4°C	-9°C	-10.2°C	-10.4°C	-12.7°C

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