Welcome to Eldon

Eldon is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Wear 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. Eldon is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mark's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Eldon is its proximity to the River Wear. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The village is also home to a number of walking trails that take visitors through the surrounding countryside. These trails offer stunning views of the river and the surrounding landscape, making Eldon a popular destination for nature lovers.

Eldon is also known for its strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. These events bring together residents and visitors alike, creating a sense of camaraderie and community spirit. Overall, Eldon is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the English countryside and the warmth of a close-knit community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.5°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Shildon Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A D Farnell	Jubilee Road Shildon Durham DL4 2EQ 01388773476 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
Thornhill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Overfield	Thornhill Gardens Shildon Durham DL4 1ES 01388772906 School Website
Timothy Hackworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Boulton	Byerley Road Shildon Durham DL4 1HN 01388772959 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs M A Brown	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 1388602608 School Website
Byerley Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Pattison	Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7LE 01325300598 School Website
Greenfield Community College A Specialist Arts And Science School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Priestley	Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7LF 01325300378 School Website
Horndale Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Craig Brown	Scholars Path Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7HB 01325300228 School Website
St Francis Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Lakey	Scholars Path Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7HB 01325300236 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 1.11 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 2.19 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 2.40 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 2.56 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 7.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K Y O Taxis 01388 779445 39 Pasture Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8UZ 0.45 Miles
Dave's Taxis 01388 776622 51 Pine Tree Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AU 0.89 Miles
Jeffs Taxis 01388 777888 55 Jubilee Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AN 0.98 Miles
Birds Taxis 01388 777623 Robson Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1EB 0.98 Miles
Town Taxis 01388 777333 17 Jasmine Av, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AJ 1.01 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Jsb Travel 01388 776969 12 Dalton Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 1.31 Miles
Da Taxis And Mini Bus Hire 01388 777262 18 Dalton Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 1.31 Miles
Shildon Taxis Ltd 01388 778877 Elm Rd, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1BH 1.32 Miles
A.T.Taxis 01388 777369 34 Garbutt Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AR 1.33 Miles
J And M Taxis 01388 774596 34 Middleton Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1NN 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eldon Bank - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baysdale Gardens - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foundry Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gibson Street Close House - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Field - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middridge - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hilsdon Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eldon Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St John Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornhill Gardens - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Place - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coundon Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hallgarth Surgery 01388 772662	Hallgarth Surgery Cheapside Shildon County Durham DL4 2HP
Eldon Lane 01325 311300	Dene Valley Surgery 23/24 Spencer Street Eldon Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8TL
Shildon 01325 311300	The Surgery 9 Burke Street Shildon County Durham DL4 1AA
Coundon 01388 603115	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
The Eden Centre 01388 604526	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Shildon
Unit 1
Jubilee Road
Shildon
DL4 2AL
01388777264
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 1.91 miles

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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 1.96 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 2.25 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 2.60 miles
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Grange Vets
131 Shafto Way Newton Aycliffe Durham County Durham DL5 5QL 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 2.88 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
1 Neville Parade Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 5DH 01325 321871 2.99 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 6.46 miles

Location what3words film.nature.soaps

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 11.06 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

Location what3words infringe.analogy.grandest

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 12.07 miles

Location what3words progress.divides.apparatus

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 13.39 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

Location what3words rotate.entry.gains

Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 13.57 miles Eaglescliffe

Location what3words chugging.pancakes.friction

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 13.61 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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