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

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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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Hallimond Road Escombe - D
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Needlers Hall - D
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Toronto - D
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Etherley Dene - D
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Woodside - D
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Carrisbrooke Crescent - D
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Main Street Witton Park - D
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Clarence Street - D
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Woodhouse Lane - D
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Escombe Road
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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
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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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Open at weekends

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Client car park

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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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Open at weekends

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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6AS
01388 602 707
admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk
Website
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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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Disabled public access

Animals Treated
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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

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
15.38 miles

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