Welcome to Easington

Easington is a small town located in County Durham, England. The town is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its rich mining history. The town was once home to several coal mines, which were the primary source of employment for the local population. However, the closure of the mines in the 1980s led to a decline in the town's economy, and it has since struggled to recover.

Despite its economic struggles, Easington is a charming town with a strong sense of community. The town is home to several local businesses, including shops, cafes, and pubs, which provide a hub for socializing and commerce. The town also has several parks and green spaces, which are popular with locals and visitors alike. Easington is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Easington Colliery Welfare Park, which was built in the 1920s and is now a popular venue for events and concerts.

Today, Easington is a town in transition. While it still faces economic challenges, the town is working to reinvent itself as a tourist destination. The town's proximity to the North Sea and its rich mining history make it an attractive destination for visitors interested in history and culture. The town is also home to several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Easington Colliery Brass Band Festival and the Easington Village Fair. With its strong sense of community and rich history, Easington is a town with a bright future.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Easington Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Appleby	Easington Village Hall Walk Peterlee County Durham SR8 3BP 1915270259 School Website
Rosemary Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Jones	Rosemary Lane Easington Village Peterlee Durham SR8 3BQ 01915271168 School Website
Easington Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Falconer	Stockton Road Easington Village Peterlee Durham SR8 3AY 01915270757 School Website
Easington Colliery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachel Francis	Whickham Street Easington Colliery Peterlee Durham SR8 3DJ 01915270293 School Website
Hope Wood Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Pearson-Atkinson	Crawlaw Road Easington Colliery Peterlee SR8 3LP 03339991454
Acre Rigg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Julie Craggs	Acre Rigg Road Peterlee Durham SR8 2DU 01915862915 School Website
Acre Rigg Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Longstaff	Acre Rigg Road Peterlee Durham SR8 2DU 01915864437 School Website
Apollo Studio Academy Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Whelan	Willerby Grove Peterlee Durham SR8 2RN 01915185595 School Website
East Durham College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Duncan	Willerby Grove Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RN 1915182000 School Website
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Jones	Thorpe Road Horden Peterlee Durham SR8 4AB 01915863895 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 2.46 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 8.34 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.90 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 9.12 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 9.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rapid Private Hire 0191 527 9711 11 Saint Mary's Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3BB 0.18 Miles
Redstripe Taxis 0191 527 3355 Seaside La, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LA 0.95 Miles
A And A Taxis 0191 586 8606 30 Fairbairn Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5EN 1.32 Miles
Peterlee Taxis 0191 586 2244 Faraday Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5AP 1.48 Miles
G And I Private Hire 0191 517 0077 43 Grasmere Terrace, Durham, Durham, DH6 2RU 1.78 Miles
Peters Taxis 07824 789549 14 Furness Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2PB 1.78 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 1234 102 Edenhill Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 1.89 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 3698 102 Edenhill Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 1.89 Miles
247 Taxi Services (Peterlee) Ltd 0191 586 7777 Unit 9/Sea View Ind Est/Kilburn Drive, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4TQ 1.97 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0191 518 2542 9 Hulme Court, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2NU 2.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hall Walks - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stockton Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laburnum Crescent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazel Crescent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holmhill Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaside Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawthorn Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lancaster Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Armstrong Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaside Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yoden Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Healthworks Medical Centre	Paradise Lane Easington Colliery Peterlee County Durham SR8 3EX
Easington 0191 5270529	Easington Medical Centre School Street Peterlee County Durham SR8 3PR
Arbroath House, Easington Collier 0191 5270328	Arbroath House Seaside Lane South Easington Colliery Peterlee County Durham SR8 3PE
Southdene Medical Centre 0191 5265818	Southdene Medical Centre Front St Shotton Colliery Co.Durham DH6 2LT
Station Road Surgery	Station Road Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2JL

Local Stores

Easington Colliery
Seaside Lane
Easington Colliery
Peterlee
Durham
SR8 3PF
01915 270341
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR Peterlee
Easington Tyre Centre
Acre Rigg Filling Station
Essington Way
Peterlee
SR8 5AZ
0191 587 0004
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 2.36 miles

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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles

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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 4.07 miles
Amenities
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Consultation by appointment.
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Westway Veterinary Centres Ltd
Houghton Business Centre Lake Road Houghton Le Spring County Durham DH5 8BJ 0191 512 6600 houghton@westwayvets.com Website 5.87 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Park Veterinary Clinic 6 William Doxford Centre Sunderland County Durham SR3 2NE 0191 511 0999 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 6.06 miles
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Animals Treated
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Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street Fence Houses Houghton Le Spring Durham Tyne And Wear DH4 6LP 0191 385 9696 simplycats@simplycats.net Website 6.73 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 1.64 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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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 6.00 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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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.98 miles

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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 8.81 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 9.39 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 9.92 miles

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Weather Forecast

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