Welcome to Greencroft

Greencroft is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and stunning views of the surrounding hills. The village is home to a small community of residents who are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty of their surroundings. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village of Greencroft has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the original buildings still stand today. The village is home to several historic landmarks, including the Greencroft Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a Grade II listed building. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a taste of the local cuisine and sample some of the region's finest ales.

Despite its small size, the village of Greencroft has a strong sense of community spirit. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. These events bring together residents and visitors alike, and provide an opportunity for people to celebrate the unique character of the village. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the countryside, or a vibrant community with a rich history and culture, Greencroft has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: -2.8°C

Feels Like: -9.1°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School And Sixth Form College Lanchester Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helena Windle	Consett Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0RD 01207520424 School Website
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Stephenson	Kitswell Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0JG 1207520435 School Website
Croft Community School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrea English	Greencroft Road End Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8PR 01207234547 School Website
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Davis	Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HU 01207520436 School Website
Annfield Plain Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Kane	Northgate Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7UY 1207234691 School Website
Catchgate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Shaw	Blackett Street Annfield Plain Stanley Durham DH9 8LX 01207234252 School Website
Annfield Plain Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Inez Burgess	Front Street Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7ST 1207234531 School Website
Our Lady And St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cruise	St Ives Road Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7SN 1207503979 School Website
Leadgate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Watson	Alder Grove Leadgate Consett Durham DH8 7RH 01207610355 School Website
Delves Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Woods	Delves Lane Consett Durham DH8 7ES 01207503984 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 7.44 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.42 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 8.78 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 8.83 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 8.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Macbeth Taxis 01207 284883 1 Durham Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7SR 1.56 Miles
Colcon Taxis 01207 234994 14 Percy Avenue, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8EP 1.62 Miles
Ada Taxis 01207 237769 12 Mary Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7SJ 1.64 Miles
Tracys Taxi's 01207 528170 24 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LX 1.76 Miles
Lanchester Village Taxis Ltd 01207 588888 Green Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 0RL 1.86 Miles
Deneside Taxis 01207 528882 55 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LZ 1.93 Miles
L And M Taxis 01207 506018 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7BD 2.07 Miles
Geordies Taxis 01207 290202 The Garage/North Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9AY 2.24 Miles
Delves Taxis 01207 590139 45 Fellside, Consett, Durham, DH8 7AW 2.26 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01207 668111 22 Villa Real Bungalows, Consett, Durham, DH8 6BQ 2.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Iveston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coud View Tce Greencroft - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidenlaw Lanchester Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leadgate Ind Est Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Annfield Place Annfield Plain - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurbuck Cottages Lanchester Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxhills Lanchester - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanchester Tso Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Post Office West Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Victoria Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Catchgate Po North Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ford Rd Lanchester - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Rd Lanchester - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Road Leadgate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Derwentside Dermatology 01207 523676	The Greenhouse Greencroft Ind Park Stanley County Durham DH9 7XN
Cdd Diabetes Service 01207 523613	The Greenhouse Greencroft Ind Park Stanley County Durham DH9 7XN
Nagi - Croft View, Lanchester 01207 521906	Croft View Surgery 3 Croft View Lanchester Durham County Durham DH7 0HY
Drs Lambert & Ng 01207 214925	9 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7XT
Annfield Plain Surgery 01207 215005	Annfield Plain Surgery Durham Road Annfield Plain, Stanley Co.Durham DH9 7TD

Local Stores

Leadgate
33-34 Front Street
Leadgate
Durham
Durham
DH8 7SB
01207 500113
Store Website
2.14 miles

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SPAR Lanchester
4
Front Street
Lanchester
DH7 0ER
01207 520822
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 1.46 miles

Animals Treated
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 2.82 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 4.90 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 6.85 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 6.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 4.84 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 5.47 miles

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 5.62 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 6.89 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

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 8.06 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.9°C	-2.1°C	-2.2°C	-2.2°C	-2°C	-1.2°C	0.5°C	2.4°C	4°C	2.7°C	-1°C	-2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-5.6°C	-5.3°C	-5.4°C	-4.1°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-4.2°C	-6.2°C

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	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4.1°C	-3.7°C	-1°C	1.3°C	4.3°C	5.3°C	5.7°C	5.3°C	4.5°C	3.5°C
Feels Like	-6.6°C	-6.3°C	-6.3°C	-4.3°C	-3°C	-2°C	1°C	2.1°C	2.5°C	2.3°C	0.9°C	-0.8°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.2°C	1.1°C	0.8°C	1.3°C	2.1°C	3.3°C	4.8°C	7.8°C	9.3°C	9°C	7.7°C	4.9°C
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