Welcome to Greta

Nestled in the picturesque county of Durham, the village of Greta is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Surrounded by rolling hills and stunning landscapes, Greta exudes a timeless charm and rural beauty. The village gets its name from the nearby River Greta, which meanders through the village, adding to its idyllic ambiance. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the riverbank, breathe in the fresh country air, and immerse themselves in the peaceful serenity that Greta has to offer.

Greta boasts a rich history and is home to several historic landmarks that tell tales of its past. The village is dotted with charming cottages, many of which date back centuries and showcase traditional architecture. The ancient parish church, with its striking bell tower and stained glass windows, stands as a testament to Greta's historical significance. Exploring the village's historic sites provides a glimpse into its heritage and offers a sense of connection to the generations that have called Greta home.

Nature lovers will find themselves captivated by the stunning natural beauty that surrounds Greta. The village is situated amidst rolling countryside, offering a wealth of outdoor activities. From hiking and cycling to birdwatching and wildlife spotting, Greta provides a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby moors and woodlands offer scenic trails and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether one seeks solace in nature's embrace or yearns for outdoor adventures, Greta serves as an ideal gateway to the breathtaking landscapes of Durham.

The village of Greta in Durham is a charming destination that embraces its rural beauty, rich history, and close connection to nature. With its idyllic setting, historic landmarks, and outdoor recreational opportunities, Greta invites visitors to experience the essence of countryside living. Whether one wishes to explore its historical sites, immerse themselves in the tranquility of the river, or embark on outdoor adventures in the surrounding landscapes, Greta promises an authentic and enriching experience in the heart of Durham.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Barnard Castle School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Jackson	Newgate Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8UN 01833690222 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
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
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
Cotherstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Kidd	Cotherstone Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9QB 01833650491 School Website
Staindrop Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mitchinson	Cleatlam Lane Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JU 1833660285 School Website
Ravensworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Petch	Ravensworth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7ET 1325718375 School Website
Staindrop C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Whelerton	Black Swan Wynd Staindrop Darlington Durham DL2 3NL 01833660334 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 15.41 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 15.57 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 16.08 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 16.61 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 16.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 8.12 Miles
Amalgamated Taxis 01748 825112 Unit 16/Greenbelt Holdings/Borough Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4SX 11.38 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 12.89 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 13.46 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 13.55 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 13.75 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 13.86 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 13.86 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 14.05 Miles
Taxis In Darlington 01325 582002 Merrybent Drive, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2JZ 14.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scargill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boldron - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowes Gate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilmonby - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowes - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Startforth Park - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Lendings - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corn Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newgate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galgate Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dawson Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cecil Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT
Dovecote Street Surgery 01833 660342	Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JT
Reeth Medical Centre 01748 884396	Reeth Surgery Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SU

Local Stores

Barnard Castle
17 Horsemarket
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 8LY
01833 637113
shop.4611@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.45 miles

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SPAR Staindrop
3
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 3.43 miles
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Swale Veterinary Llp
The Green Reeth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 6SF 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 8.43 miles

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Swale Veterinary Llp
Fairfield Way Gallowfields Trading Estate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4TB 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 11.31 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 12.88 miles

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Catterick Garrison Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7A Princes Retail Park Catterick North Yorkshire DL9 3EN catterick@vets4pets.com 13.59 miles

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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 13.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 9.34 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 9.34 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 9.34 miles Start From The Tourist Information 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 11.59 miles

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 11.95 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 14.83 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
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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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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