Welcome to Holmside

Holmside is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Durham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Holmside is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community of residents.

One of the most notable features of Holmside is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. There are plenty of walking and cycling trails in the area, as well as opportunities for fishing and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits.

Despite its small size, Holmside has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. There are also several community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The residents of Holmside are proud of their village and work hard to maintain its unique character and charm.

Local Schools

School	Details
Edmondsley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Rees	Edmondsley Durham DH7 6DU 01913710443 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sam Clarke	Front Street Sacriston Durham County Durham DH7 6AB 1913710272 School Website
Bloemfontein Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Liddell	The Middles Craghead Stanley County Durham DH9 6AG 1207232198 School Website
Sacriston Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Parks	Witton Road Sacriston Durham DH7 6LQ 1913710777 School Website
Burnhope Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Bryson	Langley Avenue Burnhope Durham DH7 0AG 1207520243 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Robson	Hustledown South Moor Stanley County Durham DH9 6PH 1207232189 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
Greenland Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Stewart	South Moor Road South Moor Stanley County Durham DH9 7EZ 1207232147 School Website
Witton Gilbert Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Nelson	Sacriston Lane Witton Gilbert Durham DH7 6TF 01913710424 School Website
South Stanley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Bell	Tyne Road South Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 6PZ 1207232059 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 3.59 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.05 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 7.99 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 8.29 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 9.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And L Taxis 0191 371 1640 36 Westhills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY 1.42 Miles
Mr Lee Wilson M And L Taxis 0191 371 1640 36 West Hills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY 1.42 Miles
Jr Taxis 01207 239160 6 Cloverhill Ct, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6BX 1.65 Miles
Chas's Taxis 0191 371 1488 13 Gregson Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 6HU 1.79 Miles
Blakey Taxis 0191 371 0322 6 Parkside, Durham, Durham, DH7 6JU 1.85 Miles
Chester Town Taxis 0191 387 1077 7 Lime St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 3SG 2.21 Miles
Graham Backers Minibus 01207 282462 65 Lenin Ter, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6LW 2.21 Miles
Colors Taxis And Mini Buses 0191 371 2727 Witton Gilbert, Durham, Durham, DH7 6TQ 2.23 Miles
Colors Private Hire 0191 371 2727 Strathwre Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 6TQ 2.23 Miles
Tonys Taxi 07765 473535 Orwell, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7NA 2.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ash Tree Terrace Holmside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dysons Buildings Blackhouse - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peartree Cottage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claytonville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wagtail Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edmondsley P O Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
18 Front Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middles Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Vale View - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sacriston Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Street Burnhope No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plawsworth Road Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pankhurst Place - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chester-Le-St Gp Extended Access Service 07702 952152	Chester-Le-St Health Ltd Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JW
Sacriston Medical Centre 0191 3710232	Sacriston Medical Centre Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JW
The Haven Surgery 01207 214707	The Surgery The Haven Burnhope Durham DH7 0BD
Browney House Surgery 0191 3732860	Browney House Surgery Front St, Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9YT
Sir Bobby Robson House	Rutherford Court Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9XD

Local Stores

Quebec Street
36-38 Quebec Street
Langley Park
Durham
Durham
DH7 9UU
01913 737609
Store Website
2.59 miles

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SPAR Red Tile Service Station
Red Tile Service Station
Kaysburn Road Ends
Witton Gilbert
DH7 6TJ
0191 373 5324
Store Website
2.0 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 2.24 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 3.09 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 3.21 miles
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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 3.65 miles
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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 4.19 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 4.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 0.81 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 4.17 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 6.52 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 6.60 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 7.23 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

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 7.50 miles

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