Welcome to High Urpeth

High Urpeth is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Chester-le-Street and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. High Urpeth is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a small population, and the residents are friendly and welcoming.

High Urpeth has a rich history, and there are many historical landmarks in the village. One of the most notable landmarks is the High Urpeth Bridge, which was built in the 18th century. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the region. Another historical landmark in the village is the High Urpeth Colliery, which was once a thriving coal mine. The colliery closed in the 1960s, but the remains of the mine can still be seen today.

High Urpeth is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to the River Wear, which is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing. There are also several golf courses in the area, including the prestigious Ramside Hall Golf Club. High Urpeth is a great place to live for those who enjoy a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle, and the village has a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Beamish Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Co-Operative Villas Beamish Stanley Durham DH9 0QN 01913700181 School Website
West Pelton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Hewison	Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley Durham DH9 6SQ 01913700238 School Website
Roseberry Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Dunn	Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Durham DH2 1NP 01913700182 School Website
Shield Row Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Cooke	King Edward Viii Terrace Shield Row Stanley Durham DH9 0HQ 01207239661 School Website
East Stanley School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Williams	Chester Road East Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 0TN 1207233611 School Website
Ouston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Lavelle	Arisaig Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1RQ 1914102599 School Website
North Durham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gray	High Street Stanley Durham DH9 0TW 01207292180 School Website
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
Stanley Burnside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Charlton	Mendip Terrace South Stanley Stanley Durham DH9 6QP 01207234020 School Website
Kibblesworth Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Steel	West View Kibblesworth Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE11 0XP 01914102975 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 3.37 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.71 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 5.10 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 5.98 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 6.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Beamish Taxis 0191 370 0313 7 Edenfield, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SR 0.80 Miles
Coda Taxis 0800 389 1001 3/West Pelton House, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SG 0.94 Miles
Cruiser Cabs 0800 389 1001 6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT 1.66 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses 0191 370 1398 1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU 1.72 Miles
Craghead Taxis 01207 230788 Chester Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.80 Miles
Dylens Taxis 01207 283020 Chester Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.80 Miles
Dylans Taxis 01207 283020 Greenside Betting Office Chester Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.80 Miles
A B C Taxis 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 1.94 Miles
Ouston Cabs 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 1.94 Miles
Coats Taxis 01207 280713 3 Coates Close, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6XA 1.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beamish Station Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Methold Houses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Handon Hold - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beamish Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Pelton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
No Place - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Lane Ends - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleham Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Stanley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Front Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinross Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melbeck Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Front Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pelton 0191 3700598	The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 0191 3700500	Pelton & Fellrose Mg Unit 1, Lavender Centre Pelton County Durham DH2 1HS

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
1.65 miles

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SPAR Southmoor
194 - 200 Park Road
Southmoor
Stanley
DH9 7AL
01207281226
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 1.07 miles
Amenities
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 2.57 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 2.89 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 2.90 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Medivet Low Fell (Premier Vets)
61 Dartmouth Avenue Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6XA 0191 4914400 low.fell@medivet.co.uk Website 3.55 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 3.10 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 3.93 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 3.95 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!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 4.32 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

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 4.75 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 4.89 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

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

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	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

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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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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