Welcome to Coundongate

Coundongate is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable features of Coundongate is its historic church, St. James' Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its rich history.

Another popular attraction in Coundongate is the local pub, The Black Bull. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a variety of local beers and ales, as well as traditional pub food. The Black Bull is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize, making it a great place to experience the village's community spirit.

Local Weather

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Temp: 3°C

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Wind: 23 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Whitehead	South Church Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7JZ 01388603388 School Website
St Andrews Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs N James	St Andrew's Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6RY 01388605385 School Website
Cockton Hill Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Thomas Cuthbertson	Mcintyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6HW 01388604627 School Website
Cockton Hill Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Cooper	Mcintyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6HW 01388602058 School Website
Etherley Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ann Lee	Clarence Gardens Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RB 01388603105 School Website
Etherley Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Madgwick	Hazel Grove Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RF 01388604835 School Website
Prince Bishops Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn George	Gibson Street Coundon Grange Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8DY 01388451278 School Website
Evergreen Primary School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Benson	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6LS 01388459721 School Website
St Annes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Binks	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6LS 01388603359 School Website
Victoria Lane Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Richardson	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8NN 01388603588 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 0.68 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.35 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 4.18 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 4.44 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K And M Taxis 01388 663945 79 William Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8RJ 0.62 Miles
Aabat Taxis 01388 607607 36A Rear Of Newgate St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EG 0.65 Miles
Jims Taxi Services 01388 605072 Stranton St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7DP 0.76 Miles
Cables Taxis Ltd 01388 602313 50 Prince's Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7BA 0.76 Miles
Deluxe Travel 01388 601505 46 Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6JD 1.02 Miles
Michael's Travel 01388 661000 4 Saxon Ct, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7UA 1.02 Miles
Tailor Made Travel 01388 665555 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6LE 1.19 Miles
Mc's Taxis 01388 604357 24 Worcester Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6UZ 1.29 Miles
Jeds Taxis 01388 661188 8 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 1.31 Miles
Elite Taxis 01388 602500 5 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 1.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Durham Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coundon Gate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Auckland Park Douglas Crescent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilsons Forge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda South Church Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Victoria Avenue 2Nd Aperture Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Victoria Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Princes Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newgate/Railway Street Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Craddock Villas - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Bondgate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Church - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gent Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ
Station View Medical Centre 01388 452711	Station View Medical Ctr 29A Escomb Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AB
County Durham And Darlington Bcsc	Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD
Auckland Park Hospital	Westfield Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AE

Local Stores

Shildon - Dale Road
Dale Road
Shildon
Durham
DL4 2JT
01388 777826
Store Website
2.85 miles

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SPAR Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Road
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8QE
01388 663101
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 0.68 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 1.09 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 1.22 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.40 miles

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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 3.90 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 3.92 miles
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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 7.81 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 12.02 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

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 12.21 miles

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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 13.85 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 14.06 miles

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 15.12 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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Weather Forecast

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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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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

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