Welcome to Hamsterley

Hamsterley is a small village located in the Durham County of England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Hamsterley is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's many walking trails and outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions in Hamsterley is the Hamsterley Forest, which covers over 2,000 hectares of land. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey. Visitors can explore the forest on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are several picnic areas and campsites for those who want to spend more time in the area.

Another popular attraction in Hamsterley is the Hamsterley Hall, a historic country house that dates back to the 18th century. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, and visitors can take a guided tour of the house to learn more about its history and architecture. Hamsterley Hall is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events, and the grounds are often used for outdoor concerts and festivals.

Local Schools

School	Details
Chopwell Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vic Bruce	Derwent Street Chopwell Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE17 7HS 01207561322 School Website
Ebchester C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Clasper	Shaw Lane Ebchester Consett Durham DH8 0QB 01207560349 School Website
Bishop Ian Ramsey Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Mordue	Manor Road Medomsley Consett County Durham DH8 6QN 1207560235 School Website
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre Secure Units Ages:12-15 Head Teacher Carol Foster	Corbridge Road Medomsley Consett DH8 6QY 1207565600
High Spen Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Firth	Hugar Road High Spen Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2BQ 01207542373 School Website
Shotley Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Bell	Benfieldside Road Shotley Bridge Consett Durham DH8 0SQ 01207260444 School Website
St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Highfield Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Bircham	Whinfield Way Highfield Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2JE 01207545972 School Website
Highfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Spencer	Whinfield Way Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2JE 01207549882 School Website
Whittonstall First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Jacobs	Whittonstall Consett County Durham DH8 9JN 1207560325 School Website
Collierley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Mcdermid	Front Street Dipton Stanley Durham DH9 9DJ 01207570298 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 4.67 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 4.87 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 4.92 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 5.99 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 6.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Raven Taxis 01207 562167 29 Hadrians Way, Consett, Durham, DH8 0PE 1.33 Miles
K B Luxury Cars 01207 544651 57 Leazes View, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 2JT 2.82 Miles
Rowlands Gill Cabs 07710 753421 215 South Sherburn, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1LE 2.99 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01207 668111 22 Villa Real Bungalows, Consett, Durham, DH8 6BQ 3.09 Miles
Stirling Taxis 01207 549549 Thornbank, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1PU 3.12 Miles
Whittonstall Taxis 07782 640753 Kipperlynn, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SQ 3.33 Miles
Geordies Taxis 01207 290202 The Garage/North Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9AY 3.37 Miles
Rowlands Gill Taxis 07860 620973 1 Thornley View, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1QL 3.43 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01207 509770 13 Trafalgar Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5HE 3.55 Miles
Gabby's Taxi 0191 413 1505 Lead Rd, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 4JU 3.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Victoria Terrace Hamsterley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derwent View - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fife Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ennerdale Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
River View - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acorn House High Westwood - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adair Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Symon Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
William Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ebchester Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vindomora Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
32 Derwent Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Bank - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clyde Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Dene - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakfields Health Group 01207 560206	Oakfields Health Centre Hamsterley Colliery Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 7SB
Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre 01207 561736	Primary Healthcare Centre South Road, Chopwell Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE17 7BU
Liddle Abg 01207 544422	The Surgery Bute Road South High Spen, Rowlands Gill Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE39 2AP
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shotley Bridge General Hospital Consett DH8 0NB
Queens Road Surgery 01207 585890	Queens Road Surgery 83 Queens Road, Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW

Local Stores

Chopwell
Derwent Street
Chopwell
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE17 7HS
01207 561241
Store Website
1.13 miles

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SPAR Stocksfield
Main Road
Stocksfield
NE43 7LA
01661 842124
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 3.52 miles
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Tyne Veterinary Clinic
7 Jubilee Terrace Crawcrook Ryton Tyne And Wear NE40 4HL 0191 413 6706 4.44 miles
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Jim Mclellan Mrcvs &Amp; Associates
Unit 6 &Amp; 7 Dukes Court Low Prudhoe Industrial Estate Low Prudhoe Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6DA 01661 830 022 4.62 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
Station Yard Main Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7NJ 01661 843259 stocksfield@orchardhousevets.com Website 4.85 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 4.90 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 1.56 miles

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

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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 3.66 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 4.54 miles

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 7.49 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 8.43 miles

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