Welcome to Chopwell

Chopwell is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Derwent and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Chopwell is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore its many attractions and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the main attractions in Chopwell is the Chopwell Woods. This ancient woodland covers an area of over 360 hectares and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The woods are also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the woods on foot or by bike, taking in the stunning scenery and enjoying the fresh air.

Another popular attraction in Chopwell is the local pub, The Red Lion. This traditional English pub is a favourite among locals and visitors alike, offering a warm welcome and a great selection of food and drink. The pub is also home to a number of events throughout the year, including live music and quiz nights. Whether you're looking for a quiet drink or a lively night out, The Red Lion is the perfect place to relax and unwind in Chopwell.

Local Schools

School	Details
Chopwell Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vic Bruce	Derwent Street Chopwell Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE17 7HS 01207561322 School Website
Ebchester C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Clasper	Shaw Lane Ebchester Consett Durham DH8 0QB 01207560349 School Website
Whittonstall First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Jacobs	Whittonstall Consett County Durham DH8 9JN 1207560325 School Website
High Spen Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Firth	Hugar Road High Spen Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2BQ 01207542373 School Website
Bishop Ian Ramsey Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Mordue	Manor Road Medomsley Consett County Durham DH8 6QN 1207560235 School Website
Prudhoe Community High School Academy Converter Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Annmarie Moore	Moor Road Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5LJ 1661832486 School Website
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Secure Units Ages:12-15 Head Teacher Carol Foster	Corbridge Road Medomsley Consett DH8 6QY 1207565600
St Matthews Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Gray	Highfield Lane Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6EY 01661835484 School Website
Highfield Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Richard Oades	Highfield Lane Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6EY 1661833922 School Website
Prudhoe West Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Brewster	West Road Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6HR 1661832288 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 3.57 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 3.76 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 4.10 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 5.79 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 5.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Raven Taxis 01207 562167 29 Hadrians Way, Consett, Durham, DH8 0PE 1.90 Miles
Whittonstall Taxis 07782 640753 Kipperlynn, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SQ 2.57 Miles
A1 Castle Cabs 01661 834800 21 Stancley Rd, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5AG 2.97 Miles
Prudhoe Taxis 01661 833833 3 South Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5JT 3.03 Miles
Arran Cabs 01661 830999 21A Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HN 3.06 Miles
Gilmore Taxis 01661 833797 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HJ 3.13 Miles
Elmslie Taxis 01661 844644 5 New Ridley Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7LB 3.13 Miles
Gabby's Taxi 0191 413 1505 Lead Rd, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 4JU 3.20 Miles
K K Kabs 01661 831321 13 Rowan Grove, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6PP 3.22 Miles
K B Luxury Cars 01207 544651 57 Leazes View, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 2JT 3.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
William Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Symon Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
32 Derwent Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adair Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fife Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leadgate Cottages - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ennerdale Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Terrace Hamsterley Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clyde Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
River View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derwent View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acorn House High Westwood - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ebchester Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vindomora Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre 01207 561736	Primary Healthcare Centre South Road, Chopwell Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE17 7BU
Oakfields Health Group 01207 560206	Oakfields Health Centre Hamsterley Colliery Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 7SB
Liddle Abg 01207 544422	The Surgery Bute Road South High Spen, Rowlands Gill Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE39 2AP
Oaklands Health Centre	Front Street Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 5DQ
Riversdale Surgery 01661 853779	Riversdale Surgery Oaklands Health Centre Front Street Prudhoe NE42 5DQ

Local Stores

Chopwell
Derwent Street
Chopwell
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE17 7HS
01207 561241
Store Website
0.91 miles

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SPAR Stocksfield
Main Road
Stocksfield
NE43 7LA
01661 842124
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Jim Mclellan Mrcvs &Amp; Associates
Unit 6 &Amp; 7 Dukes Court Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate Low Prudhoe Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6DA 01661 830 022 3.61 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
Station Yard Main Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7NJ 01661 843259 stocksfield@orchardhousevets.com Website 3.74 miles
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Tyne Veterinary Clinic
7 Jubilee Terrace Crawcrook Ryton Tyne And Wear NE40 4HL 0191 413 6706 3.84 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 4.22 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 4.42 miles
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Bearl Equine Clinic Limited
Bearl Farm Bywell Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7AJ 01661 842542 suzanne.sharp@bearlequine.co.uk Website 4.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 1.86 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

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 1.98 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 4.18 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 4.80 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 7.92 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 9.52 miles

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