Welcome to Houghton le Side

Houghton-le-Side is a small village located in County Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear 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. The village was once a thriving mining community, but today it is a peaceful and picturesque place to live.

One of the most notable landmarks in Houghton-le-Side is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Houghton-le-Side is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming community, and visitors are always made to feel at home. Overall, Houghton-le-Side is a charming and peaceful village that is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.9°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Pear Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr David Bartlett	Toy Top Farm Houghton Bank Heighington Darlington County Durham DL2 2UQ 1388776799 School Website
Oakwood Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Alister Sidgwick	New Biggin Lane Heighington Darlington County Durham DL2 2UH 1388437139
Heighington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carly Stonier	Hopelands Heighington Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 6PH 01325300326 School Website
Timothy Hackworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Boulton	Byerley Road Shildon Durham DL4 1HN 01388772959 School Website
Ingleton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Whitaker	Manor Road Ingleton Darlington County Durham DL2 3JE 1325730366 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Shildon Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A D Farnell	Jubilee Road Shildon Durham DL4 2EQ 01388773476 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Overfield	Thornhill Gardens Shildon Durham DL4 1ES 01388772906 School Website
Greenfield Community College A Specialist Arts And Science School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Priestley	Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7LF 01325300378 School Website
Utc South Durham University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Tom Dower	Long Tens Way Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 6AP 1325430250 School Website
Horndale Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Craig Brown	Scholars Path Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7HB 01325300228 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 2.70 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.86 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 3.40 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 4.83 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 5.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Da Taxis And Mini Bus Hire 01388 777262 18 Dalton Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.60 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Jsb Travel 01388 776969 12 Dalton Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.60 Miles
J And M Taxis 01388 774596 34 Middleton Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1NN 2.65 Miles
C And S Taxis 01325 313119 2 Burnynghill Cl, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6TQ 2.86 Miles
Town Taxis 01388 777333 17 Jasmine Av, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AJ 2.92 Miles
Jeffs Taxis 01388 777888 55 Jubilee Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AN 2.93 Miles
Street Taxis 01388 775555 Princes St, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AX 2.95 Miles
Dave's Taxis 01388 776622 51 Pine Tree Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2AU 3.02 Miles
A.T.Taxis 01388 777369 34 Garbutt Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AR 3.03 Miles
Birds Taxis 01388 777623 Robson Street, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1EB 3.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heighington 01325 321619	The Surgery 30 West Green Heighington Darlington County Durham DL5 6PE
Shildon 01325 311300	The Surgery 9 Burke Street Shildon County Durham DL4 1AA
Hallgarth Surgery 01388 772662	Hallgarth Surgery Cheapside Shildon County Durham DL4 2HP
St Helens, Auckland 01388 604163	The Surgery 16 Manor Road St Helens Auckland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9EP
Eldon Lane 01325 311300	Dene Valley Surgery 23/24 Spencer Street Eldon Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8TL

Local Stores

Shildon - Dale Road
Dale Road
Shildon
Durham
DL4 2JT
01388 777826
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR Heighinton
9-11
Church View
Heighinton
DL5 6PN
01325 313144
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 2.82 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 3.87 miles

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Meowve Teesside Ltd T/A Vets On The Meowve
Unit 12 Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 6ZF 07804 914451 teeside@vetsonthemeowve.com Website 3.90 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 4.23 miles

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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 4.34 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
1 Neville Parade Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 5DH 01325 321871 4.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 11.68 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 13.52 miles Eaglescliffe

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Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 14.08 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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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 14.63 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 16.39 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.2°C	-12.4°C	-11°C	-10°C	-9.9°C	-7.8°C	-4.6°C	-1.9°C	-1°C	-2.2°C	-3.4°C	-3.9°C
Feels Like	-21.2°C	-20.7°C	-19.4°C	-18.2°C	-17.6°C	-15.1°C	-11.2°C	-7.6°C	-6.1°C	-6.5°C	-8.4°C	-9.1°C

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Feels Like	-10.5°C	-11.3°C	-11.9°C	-12.7°C	-13.3°C	-13.5°C	-13.1°C	-12.5°C	-12.4°C	-13°C	-13.9°C	-13.2°C

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Temp	-10.8°C	-12°C	-12.9°C	-13.4°C	-12°C	-9.4°C	-5.9°C	-3.9°C	-3.7°C	-4.8°C	-4.5°C	-7.6°C
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