Welcome to Dipton

Dipton is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the A692 road, which connects Consett to Gateshead. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Dipton has a rich history, and evidence of its past can be seen in the many historic buildings and landmarks that are scattered throughout the village.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dipton is the St. John's Church. This beautiful church was built in the 19th century and is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture. The church is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Another historic building in Dipton is the Dipton Mill Inn. This traditional pub dates back to the 18th century and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Dipton is also home to a number of community events and activities. The village hosts an annual summer fair, which features live music, food stalls, and games for all ages. There are also several walking and cycling routes in the area, which allow visitors to explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. Overall, Dipton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.4°C

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Collierley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Mcdermid	Front Street Dipton Stanley Durham DH9 9DJ 01207570298 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	North Road Dipton Flint Hill Stanley County Durham DH9 9BB 1207570316 School Website
Catchgate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Shaw	Blackett Street Annfield Plain Stanley Durham DH9 8LX 01207234252 School Website
Croft Community School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrea English	Greencroft Road End Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8PR 01207234547 School Website
Annfield Plain Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Kane	Northgate Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7UY 1207234691 School Website
Annfield Plain Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Inez Burgess	Front Street Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7ST 1207234531 School Website
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher K Hemmings	Tanfield Lea Stanley Durham DH9 9LU 01207234500 School Website
Our Lady And St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cruise	St Ives Road Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7SN 1207503979 School Website
Oxhill Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Julia Watson	Oxhill Stanley Durham DH9 7LR 01207232266 School Website
Tanfield School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clough	Tanfield Lea Road Stanley County Durham DH9 8AY 1207232881 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 6.40 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 6.59 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.97 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 7.07 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 7.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Geordies Taxis 01207 290202 The Garage/North Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9AY 0.40 Miles
Colcon Taxis 01207 234994 14 Percy Avenue, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8EP 1.07 Miles
Ada Taxis 01207 237769 12 Mary Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7SJ 1.73 Miles
Macbeth Taxis 01207 284883 1 Durham Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7SR 1.83 Miles
Stanley Taxis 01207 591000 69 Eden Terrace, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7LL 2.11 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01207 235973 Unit, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9UU 2.19 Miles
Cars For Occasions 07500 938850 Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate N, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9NX 2.22 Miles
Annfield Taxis 01207 230970 235 Park Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7QG 2.44 Miles
L T Taxis 01207 284710 235 Park Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7QG 2.44 Miles
S O D A Taxis 01207 234234 Imperial Hotel Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0TB 2.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Post Office Coop Terrace Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Delight Court - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Patricks School North Rd - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Consett Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flint Hill Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Catchgate Po North Rd Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitelehead - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Kyo Kyo Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Annfield Place Annfield Plain - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tantobie No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coud View Tce Greencroft - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office West Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dipton Surgery	Front Street Dipton Stanley County Durham DH9 9DA
Quasem - South Moor 01207 233593	Stanley Medical Group 16 Front Street Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 8HY
Drs Lambert & Ng 01207 214925	9 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7XT
Annfield Plain Surgery 01207 215005	Annfield Plain Surgery Durham Road Annfield Plain, Stanley Co.Durham DH9 7TD
Derwentside Dermatology 01207 523676	The Greenhouse Greencroft Ind Park Stanley County Durham DH9 7XN

Local Stores

Burnopfield
20 The Leazes
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Durham
NE16 6HR
01207 272827
shop.4114@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.18 miles

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SPAR Southmoor
194 - 200 Park Road
Southmoor
Stanley
DH9 7AL
01207281226
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 1.99 miles

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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 2.21 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 3.24 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 4.54 miles
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Blue Star Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic Commercial Hotel Commercial Street, Winlaton Blaydon On Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5QX 0191 4144233 sorepawsvets.winlaton@outlook.com Website 5.56 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centre T/A Whickham Veterinary Centre
7 St Mary'S Green Whickham Tyne And Wear NE16 4DN 0191 488 4113 info@westwayvets.com Website 5.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 3.11 miles

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 3.21 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 4.48 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 5.48 miles

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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 6.40 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!

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Weather Forecast

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