Welcome to Haughton Le Skerne

Haughton Le Skerne is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Darlington and is home to a population of around 5,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important centre for the wool trade during the medieval period.

Today, Haughton Le Skerne is a thriving community with a range of amenities and facilities. The village has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a primary school and a community centre. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including football, cricket, and rugby teams. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to Darlington and other nearby towns and cities.

Despite its small size, Haughton Le Skerne has a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of community groups and organisations, including a local history society and a gardening club. Overall, Haughton Le Skerne is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Darlington College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Kate Roe	Central Park Haughton Road Darlington County Durham DL1 1DR 1325503050 School Website
St Aidans Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Dean Lythgoe	Hundens Lane Darlington Durham DL1 1LL 01325373770 School Website
Gurney Pease Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Sinclair	Dodsworth Street Darlington Durham DL1 2NG 01325380790 School Website
Heathfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Beach	The Broadway Darlington Durham DL1 1EJ 01325252144 School Website
Borough Road Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dummett	Borough Road Darlington Durham DL1 1SG 01325380785 School Website
Northwood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Beach	Pendleton Road South Darlington Durham DL1 2HF 01325267222 School Website
Corporation Road Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Dipple	Corporation Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6AR 1325244940 School Website
Red Hall Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Julie Davidson	Headingley Crescent Darlington Durham DL1 2ST 01325254770 School Website
The Rydal Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Armitage	Rydal Road Darlington Durham DL1 4BH 01325380784 School Website
Springfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Gartland	Salters Lane South Darlington Durham DL1 2AN 01325254000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 0.72 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 0.79 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 3.10 Miles

Teesside Airport Perimeter Road, Eaglescliffe, Durham, DL2 1NL 4.61 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Home James Executive North East Ltd 01325 487253 Powerhouse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1JP 0.20 Miles
Taxis Of Darlington 07980 745483 5 Haven Close, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1PF 0.24 Miles
Ace2b Taxis 01325 480088 Dodsworth Street, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PA 0.35 Miles
Royal Cars 01325 466666 Wards Yard/37 Albert Hill, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PB 0.54 Miles
Chauffeur Boo 07928 026047 Broadway, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1EL 0.63 Miles
United Taxis 01325 381999 35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU 0.69 Miles
Darlington Station Taxis 01325 468888 Station Concourse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 0.71 Miles
Billy's Taxis 07931 979788 Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND 0.76 Miles
A B C Radio Taxis 01325 466664 127 Victoria Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 5JJ 0.79 Miles
Q7 Cars 01325 460088 Car Centre, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6LP 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hundens Lane - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Killinghall Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haughton Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastmount - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleveland Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobden Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarm Road Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chestnut Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkgate Darlington - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastbourne Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Northgate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crown Street Bo Outside Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Darlington Station - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Mail House (Back) Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkgate Surgery 01325 735000	Parkgate Health Centre Park Place Darlington County Durham DL1 5LW
Clifton Court Medical Practice 01325 465646	Clifton Court Med Pract Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5JN
Denmark Street Surgery 01325 460731	Denmark Street Surgery Denmark Street Darlington County Durham DL3 0PD
Feethams House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Feethams Darlington DL1 5RD
Feethams House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Feethams Darlington DL1 5RD

Local Stores

West Auckland Road
25-58 West Auckland Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9EP
01325 356380
Store Website
1.66 miles

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SPAR Darlington
Haughton Road Service Station
Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 2LD
03303559216
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Darlington 3 Darlington North Retail Park Darlington County Durham DL1 2EE Website 0.65 miles

Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Group
289 Yarm Road Darlington County Durham DL1 1BA 01325 469165 info@westwayvets.com Website 0.68 miles
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Animals Treated
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Grange Vets
Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5SJ 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Darlington - Duke Street
58 Duke Street Darlington County Durham DL3 7AN 01325 620968 darlington.duke.st@medivet.co.uk Website 1.02 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South Darlington County Durham DL3 7SQ 01325 380111 darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 1.08 miles
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Darlington Vets4pets Ltd
199 Grange Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5NT 01325 351111 darlington@vets4pets.com Website 1.33 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 5.94 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 7.94 miles Eaglescliffe

Location what3words chugging.pancakes.friction

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 9.17 miles

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 10.69 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 12.85 miles

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Stewart’S Park
Ladgate Ln 13.34 miles On The Corner Of Ladgate Lane, And Marton Road

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.4°C	-1.9°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.2°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.6°C	-8.1°C	-9.6°C	-10.5°C	-10.4°C	-8.5°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-5.5°C

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