Welcome to Eggleston

Eggleston Durham 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 is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Eggleston Durham has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Eggleston Durham is the Eggleston Hall Gardens. These gardens are located on the grounds of Eggleston Hall, a historic country house that dates back to the 17th century. The gardens are open to the public and feature a wide variety of plants and flowers, including rare and exotic species. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll through the woodland walk, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Eggleston Durham is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located near several hiking trails, including the Teesdale Way, which follows the River Tees through the heart of the Durham Dales. The area is also popular for fishing, with the River Tees offering excellent opportunities for trout and salmon fishing. Overall, Eggleston Durham is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 17.1°C

Feels Like: 17.1°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

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
Woodland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Carr	Woodland Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5RF 01388718271 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
Butterknowle Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Carr	Butterknowle Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5PB 01388718369 School Website
Cockfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Costello	Front Street Cockfield Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5EN 01388718263 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 13.62 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 14.58 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 16.10 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 16.54 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 18.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 8.21 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 9.63 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 9.64 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 10.19 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 10.32 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 10.50 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 11.40 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 11.99 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 12.06 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 12.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eggleston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Top - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Egglesburn - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Green Mickleton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunderthwaite - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mickleton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotherstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowcroft - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laneside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briscoe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hury - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Gate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Pasture - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Forge Surgery 01833 640217	The Surgery Middleton-In-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0QE
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT
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
Pinfold Medical Practice 01388 718230	Pinfold Medical Practice Pinfold Lane,Butterknowle Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5NX

Local Stores

Teesdale
9-12 Chapel Row
Middleton in Teesdale
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 0SN
01833 640860
Store Website
3.28 miles

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SPAR Staindrop
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North Green
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 5.00 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 8.01 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 9.73 miles

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Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 9.81 miles

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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 12.17 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 12.64 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 3.53 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 3.53 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 3.53 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 6.36 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 16.90 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 21.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.1°C	15.3°C	13.5°C	11.8°C	14.1°C	18.2°C	22.6°C	24.7°C	25.1°C	23.7°C	21°C	19°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	15.1°C	12.5°C	10.2°C	13.5°C	18.1°C	23.5°C	25.1°C	25.5°C	25.1°C	21°C	19°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.5°C	15.9°C	15.2°C	15.3°C	16.4°C	18.4°C	21.2°C	22.7°C	22.8°C	22°C	21°C	18°C
Feels Like	17.5°C	16.2°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16.4°C	18.5°C	21.2°C	24.5°C	24.9°C	24.6°C	21°C	18°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	18.8°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.7°C	19.1°C	21.5°C	24.1°C	25.1°C	25.1°C	24.5°C	22.9°C	20.9°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.7°C	19.1°C	21.5°C	25.2°C	26.5°C	26.5°C	26°C	25.2°C	20.9°C

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