Welcome to Hummersknott

Hummersknott is a small suburb located in the south-west of Durham, England. The area is known for its beautiful green spaces, including the Hummersknott Park and the West Park Nature Reserve. The park is a popular spot for families and dog walkers, with its large open spaces, playgrounds, and sports facilities. The West Park Nature Reserve, on the other hand, is a peaceful haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with its diverse range of flora and fauna.

Hummersknott is also home to some of the best schools in Durham, including the Hummersknott Academy and the Carmel College. The Hummersknott Academy is a co-educational secondary school that has been rated as "outstanding" by Ofsted. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and art. The Carmel College, on the other hand, is a Catholic sixth form college that offers a range of A-level and vocational courses. The college has a strong reputation for academic excellence and has been consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the country.

Finally, Hummersknott is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. The area is well-connected to the rest of Durham, with regular bus services and easy access to the A1(M) motorway. The suburb has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, but is also close to the bustling city centre of Durham. Overall, Hummersknott is a great place to live for families, students, and professionals who are looking for a peaceful and convenient location in Durham.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.2°C

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Wind: 23.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Hummersknott Academy
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Mr Nicholas Merifield
Edinburgh Drive
Darlington
Durham
DL3 8AR
01325241191
School Website
Carmel College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mel Kane
The Headlands
Darlington
Durham
DL3 8RW
01325254525
School Website
Embleton View
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Gary Robinson
Westgate House
Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
DL3 8TF
1325288722
School Website
Mowden Infants School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mr Peter King
Bushel Hill Drive
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9QG
01325380820
School Website
Mowden Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Peter King
Conyers Avenue
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9DE
01325380820
School Website
Marchbank Free School
Free Schools Special
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Caroline Green
Mowden Hall
Barnes Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9BL
01325254670
School Website
Abbey Infants' School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Briggs
Cleveland Terrace
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 8JA
1325749942
School Website
Abbey Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Mark Briggs
Abbey Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 8NN
1325380748
School Website
St Mary's Cockerton Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Aitken
Newton Lane
Cockerton
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9EX
1325380758
School Website
Wyvern Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Owen Inglis
Eggleston View
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9SH
1325351377
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Road
Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST
1.91 Miles
Darlington
Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA
1.95 Miles
Dinsdale
Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA
5.19 Miles
Heighington
Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX
5.90 Miles
Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG
6.54 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Deans Vip Cars
01325 353855
2 Bushel Hill Ct, Darlington, Durham, DL3 9QF
0.61 Miles
Taxis In Darlington
01325 582002
Merrybent Drive, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2JZ
0.89 Miles
Royal Cars
01642 666666
1 Woodland Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7BJ
1.36 Miles
Q7 Cars
01325 460088
Car Centre, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6LP
1.48 Miles
Paul's Taxis
07828 285656
Reid Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6EX
1.48 Miles
United Taxis
01325 381999
35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU
1.69 Miles
Billy's Taxis
07931 979788
Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND
1.73 Miles
A B C Radio Taxis
01325 466664
127 Victoria Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 5JJ
1.87 Miles
Darlington Station Taxis
01325 468888
Station Concourse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA
1.93 Miles
Royal Cars
01325 466666
Wards Yard/37 Albert Hill, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PB
2.17 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tees Grange - D
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Lauriston Close - D
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Salutation Road - D
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Hummersknott Avenue - D
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Mowden Park Po
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Clare Avenue - D
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St Clares - D
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Conyers Avenue - D
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Woodburn Drive - D
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Edgecombe Drive - D
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Low Coniscliffe - D
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Carmel Road - D
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Elton Road - D
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High Green Staindrop Road - D
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Woodvale - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Carmel Medical Practice
01325 520794
Carmel Medical Practice
Nunnery Lane
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 8SQ
Moorlands Surgery
01325 469168
Moorlands Surgery
139A Willow Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9JP
Orchard Court Surgery
01325 465285
Orchard Court Surgery
Orchard Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HZ
Forsyth House - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Primary Healthcare Darlington Ltd
Forsyth House - Ground Floor
20 Woodland Road
Darlington
DL3 7PL
Primary Healthcare Darlington
01325 952278
Gd.Floor, Forsyth House
20 Woodland Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7PL
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Local Stores

Mowden
102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9XT
01325 461382
Store Website
0.40 miles
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SPAR Darlington
Haughton Road Service Station
Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 2LD
03303559216
Store Website
2.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7SQ
01325 380111
darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk
Website
1.31 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Darlington Vets4pets Ltd
199 Grange Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 5NT
01325 351111
darlington@vets4pets.com
Website
1.34 miles
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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
1.36 miles
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Grange Vets
Victoria Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 5SJ
01325 465371
info@grangevets.co.uk
Website
1.53 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd
57-59 Alverton Drive
Faverdale
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 0GA
01325 787 370
admin@darlingtonvetclinic.com
1.88 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Darlington
3 Darlington North Retail Park
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 2EE
Website
2.00 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
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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
10.29 miles

Eaglescliffe
Location
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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
10.65 miles

Location
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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
13.02 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
Location
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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
15.16 miles

Location
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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
15.30 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
Location
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Weather Forecast

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