Welcome to Cotherstone

Cotherstone is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Tees 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, Cotherstone is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Cotherstone is the village church, St. Cuthbert's. This beautiful building dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the local pub, The Fox and Hounds. This traditional English pub serves a range of local ales and delicious food, making it a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.

Cotherstone is also a great base for exploring the wider area. The village is located close to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the area, as well as visiting nearby attractions such as High Force Waterfall and the historic town of Barnard Castle. Overall, Cotherstone is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life and access to some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cotherstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Kidd	Cotherstone Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9QB 01833650491 School Website
Montalbo Nursery And Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christopher Minikin	Fairfield Road Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8TN 01833637718 School Website
Teesdale School And Sixth Form Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cleckner	Prospect Place Barnard Castle DL12 8HH 1833638166 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Ann Box	Birch Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8JR 1833637029 School Website
Green Lane Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Goffee	Green Lane Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8LG 01833690298 School Website
Barnard Castle School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Jackson	Newgate Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8UN 01833690222 School Website
Bowes Hutchinsons C Of E Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gibson	Bowes Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9LG 01833628291 School Website
Woodland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Carr	Woodland Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5RF 01388718271 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
Butterknowle Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Carr	Butterknowle Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5PB 01388718369 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 13.70 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 14.23 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 15.45 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 15.99 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 17.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 7.18 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 10.67 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 11.02 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 11.72 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 11.82 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 11.90 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 12.09 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 12.11 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 12.13 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 12.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cotherstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowcroft - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Harmire Enterprise Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Startforth Park - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Woodside - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT
Old Forge Surgery 01833 640217	The Surgery Middleton-In-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0QE
Dovecote Street Surgery 01833 660342	Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JT

Local Stores

Barnard Castle
17 Horsemarket
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 8LY
01833 637113
shop.4611@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.27 miles

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SPAR Staindrop
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Staindrop
Darlington
DL2 3JN
01833 660218
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 2.78 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 9.32 miles

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre Stanhope County Durham DL13 2FJ 01388 528866 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 12.20 miles

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Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 12.29 miles

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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 12.77 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 13.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 5.55 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 5.55 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 5.55 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 8.38 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 14.95 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 19.12 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

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