Welcome to Byers Green

Byers Green is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the A688 road, which connects the town of Bishop Auckland to the city of Durham. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Byers Green is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful bell tower and stained glass windows. Another historic site in the village is the Byers Green War Memorial, which was erected in memory of the local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Byers Green is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. These include a post office, a convenience store, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Bishop Auckland and Durham. Overall, Byers Green is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -3.2°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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 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
The Meadows School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss S Took	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor DL16 7QW 01388811178 School Website
Parkside Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Armstrong	Hall Lane Estate Willington Crook Durham DL15 0QF 01388746396 School Website
Whitworth Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Stone	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7LN 1388824800 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
Middlestone Moor Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Richardson	Rock Road Durham County Durham DL16 7DA 1388816351 School Website
The Oaks Secondary School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea English	Rock Road Spennymoor DL16 7DB 01388827380
Rosa Street Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ashton	Rosa Street Spennymoor Durham DL16 7NA 01388815427 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 3.02 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 4.98 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 6.17 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 6.39 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 6.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Charlies Cabs 01388 815184 4 Willow Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AR 1.60 Miles
Spennymoor Taxis 01388 815544 15 Lyne Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AE 1.63 Miles
Hoys Taxis 01388 810099 67 Moorside, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7DY 1.63 Miles
Karioke Kabs 01388 815962 62 Lyne Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AQ 1.70 Miles
Henrys Taxis 01388 819743 17 Briar Cl, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7EQ 1.71 Miles
W P M Taxis 07763 575912 15 Westfields, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6UF 1.77 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 1.84 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 1.84 Miles
D D Travel Taxis Hire 01388 817221 Parkdale, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6XU 1.87 Miles
Kiddi Cabs 01388 420788 26 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7LE 1.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Byers Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wear View - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Ave Low Willington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newfields - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Willington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binchester Blocks - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Willington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlestone Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aged Miners Homes - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Lane Estate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Commercial Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grayson Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourne Place - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnybrow Estate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Byers Green	The Surgery 24 Greenrise Byers Green Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7PL
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
Willington Medical Group 01388 742500	Willington Medical Group Chapel Street, Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0EQ

Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
1.68 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 2.02 miles

Animals Treated
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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 2.35 miles
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Animals Treated
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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 2.71 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 3.44 miles


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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 3.64 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 3.85 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 8.20 miles

Location what3words film.nature.soaps

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 9.49 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 11.20 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 11.53 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

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 13.90 miles

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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 14.18 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
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