Welcome to Escomb

Escomb is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately two miles west of Bishop Auckland and is home to around 1,000 residents. The village is known for its historic church, Escomb Saxon Church, which is one of the oldest churches in England. The church dates back to the 7th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is a popular tourist attraction and is open to visitors throughout the year.

Escomb is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the River Wear and there are several walking trails that take visitors along the riverbank and through the surrounding woodland. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, The Four Alls Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of traditional pub food and local ales.

Escomb is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of County Durham. The village is steeped in history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. Visitors can explore the village on foot or by bike and take in the stunning scenery that surrounds it. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break or an active holiday, Escomb has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 9.2°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Escomb Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Gill	Three Lane Ends Escomb Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7SR 01388603273 School Website
Etherley Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Madgwick	Hazel Grove Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RF 01388604835 School Website
Etherley Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ann Lee	Clarence Gardens Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RB 01388603105 School Website
St Johns School And Sixth Form College A Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Byron	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6JT 01388603246 School Website
Bishop Auckland College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Natalie Davison-Terranova	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JZ 1388443000 School Website
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenna Ellison	The Baltic Witton Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0EP 1388603632 School Website
Bishop Barrington Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Grant Sowerby	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6LA 1388603307 School Website
Evergreen Primary School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Benson	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6LS 01388459721 School Website
St Annes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Binks	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6LS 01388603359 School Website
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Sands	Murphy Crescent Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6QH 1388603451 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 1.37 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 3.65 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 5.80 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.88 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 9.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jamie's Taxis 01388 606267 44 Newton Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7RP 0.71 Miles
Michael's Travel 01388 661000 4 Saxon Ct, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7UA 1.00 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 1.15 Miles
Jims Taxi Services 01388 605072 Stranton St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7DP 1.20 Miles
Cables Taxis Ltd 01388 602313 50 Prince's Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7BA 1.22 Miles
Aabat Taxis 01388 607607 36A Rear Of Newgate St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EG 1.30 Miles
Tailor Made Travel 01388 665555 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6LE 1.59 Miles
Deluxe Travel 01388 601505 46 Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6JD 1.60 Miles
R And S Taxis 01388 458228 36 Lowther Rd, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6QU 1.63 Miles
Mc's Taxis 01388 604357 24 Worcester Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6UZ 1.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Escombe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallimond Road Escombe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Needlers Hall - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Woodside - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Etherley Grange - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Witton Park - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarence Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Witton Park - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhouse Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Princes Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Auckland Park Hospital	Westfield Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AE
Station View Medical Centre 01388 452711	Station View Medical Ctr 29A Escomb Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AB
Bishopgate Medical Centre 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ
County Durham And Darlington Bcsc	Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD

Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
3.18 miles

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SPAR Bishop Auckland
2 Brooklands
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6PW
03303559237
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 1.61 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 2.04 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 3.71 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 4.75 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 5.23 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 9.76 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 12.19 miles

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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 13.86 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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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 14.25 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.38 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 15.38 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	15.9°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	15.4°C	16°C	17.3°C	19.2°C	20.1°C	20.2°C	19.8°C	20.2°C	18.2°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

	Light rain	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	23°C	24.7°C	25.5°C	24.1°C	22.1°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	19.7°C	20.5°C	20.9°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	23.8°C	20.3°C	17.1°C	17.5°C

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	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	15.3°C	13.6°C	12.4°C	11°C	11°C	12.6°C	14.2°C	15.4°C	15.8°C	15°C	11.9°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	14°C	11.7°C	10.3°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	10.5°C	12.5°C	14.9°C	15.7°C	14.5°C	11°C	9.1°C

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