Welcome to East Stanley

East Stanley is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of Stanley and 8 miles northwest of Durham. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

One of the most notable landmarks in East Stanley is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic landmark in East Stanley is the East Stanley Colliery, which was once a major coal mine in the area. The colliery closed in 1983, but the site has been preserved as a memorial to the miners who worked there.

East Stanley is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the East Stanley Carnival, which is held every summer and features a parade, live music, and a funfair. Overall, East Stanley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tanfield School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clough	Tanfield Lea Road Stanley County Durham DH9 8AY 1207232881 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
Shield Row Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Cooke	King Edward Viii Terrace Shield Row Stanley Durham DH9 0HQ 01207239661 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	Front Street Stanley County Durham DH9 0NP 1207232624 School Website
North Durham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gray	High Street Stanley Durham DH9 0TW 01207292180 School Website
East Stanley School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Williams	Chester Road East Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 0TN 1207233611 School Website
Burnopfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Brunton	Front Street Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne Durham NE16 6PT 01207270397 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sean Woods	Byermoor Burnopfield Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 6NU 1207270396 School Website
Beamish Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Co-Operative Villas Beamish Stanley Durham DH9 0QN 01913700181 School Website
South Stanley Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Thompson	Tyne Road South Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 6PZ 1207232445 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 4.82 Miles
18:17 to Prudhoe Platform:2 On time 18:31 to Carlisle Platform:2 On time 18:33 to Middlesbrough Platform:1 On time
Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.89 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 5.38 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 5.40 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 6.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cars For Occasions 07500 938850 Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate N, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9NX 0.39 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01207 235973 Unit, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9UU 0.53 Miles
Three D Taxis 07525 538582 140 Orchard Gr, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8NY 0.76 Miles
South Stanley Taxis 01207 234614 Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JE 1.18 Miles
Craghead Taxis 01207 230788 Chester Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.20 Miles
Dylens Taxis 01207 283020 Chester Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.20 Miles
Dylans Taxis 01207 283020 Greenside Betting Office Chester Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.20 Miles
Checker Cabs 01207 290333 6 Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0HX 1.24 Miles
Stanley Taxis 01207 230000 Bus Station, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0NQ 1.37 Miles
Stanley Travel 01207 230000 Stanley Bus Station/Mary St, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0NQ 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tanfield Lea South Ind Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Tanfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tanfield Lea Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Grove - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Epworth - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shield Row Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whinside - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunny Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Gardens - 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
Station Road Royal Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beamish Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chester Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stanley Medical Group 01207 285800	Stanley Primary Care Ctr Clifford Road Stanley County Durham DH9 0AB
Tanfield View Medical Group 01207 232384	Tanfield View Surgery Scott St, Tanfield Stanley County Durham DH9 8AD
Tanfield View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Scott Street Tanfield Stanley DH9 8AD
Tanfield View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Scott Street Tanfield Stanley DH9 8AD
Lambert - Louisa Surgery, Stanley 01207 213800	Louisa Surgery Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 8AA

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 2.50 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 2.76 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 4.09 miles
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Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Group
2 Front Street The Orchard Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE16 4EL 0191 488 3092 enquiries@thevetsplace.co.uk 4.09 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 4.59 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 4.68 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 2.60 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 3.57 miles

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

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 4.18 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 4.20 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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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 4.21 miles

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