Welcome to Hunwick

Hunwick is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Hunwick was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hunwick is St. Paul's Church. This beautiful church was built in the 19th century and is a fine example of Victorian architecture. The church is still in use today and is a focal point for the local community. Another important feature of the village is the Hunwick Primary School. This school has been serving the local community for over 100 years and is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education.

Hunwick is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and regular community meetings. Overall, Hunwick is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

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Temp: 2.5°C

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Wind: 21.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Hunwick Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Stuart Joyce
Church Lane
Hunwick
Crook
Durham
DL15 0JX
01388602150
School Website
Sunnybrow Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Sim
Hunwick Lane
Crook
Durham
DL15 0LT
01388746413
School Website
Parkside Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Armstrong
Hall Lane Estate
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0QF
01388746396
School Website
St Stephens Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Richardson
Hall Lane
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0QH
01388746426
School Website
Willington Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr S Cornforth
Chapel Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0EQ
01388746414
School Website
Our Lady And St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Veitch
Cumberland Terrace,
Willington,
Crook,
County Durham
DL15 0PB
1388746336
School Website
Howden-Le-Wear Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Baines
School Street
Howden-Le-Wear
Crook
County Durham
DL15 8HJ
1388763287
School Website
Escomb Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Gill
Three Lane Ends
Escomb
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL14 7SR
01388603273
School Website
Etherley Lane Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Ann Lee
Clarence Gardens
Etherley Lane
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL14 7RB
01388603105
School Website
Etherley Lane Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-5
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Madgwick
Hazel Grove
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL14 7RF
01388604835
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ
2.31 Miles
Shildon
Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX
4.77 Miles
Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG
6.73 Miles
Heighington
Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX
6.95 Miles
Durham
North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB
8.05 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
M And S Taxis
07921 358436
36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU
1.14 Miles
Davey's Taxi
07818 244948
21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT
1.14 Miles
John's Cabs
01388 747900
10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB
1.16 Miles
Wear Cabs
01388 745301
24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB
1.16 Miles
Jamie's Taxis
01388 606267
44 Newton Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7RP
1.27 Miles
Aabat Taxi
01388 768768
1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX
1.71 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland
01388 766747
40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL
1.81 Miles
Aabat Taxis
01388 607607
36A Rear Of Newgate St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EG
2.04 Miles
Michael's Travel
01388 661000
4 Saxon Ct, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7UA
2.07 Miles
Jims Taxi Services
01388 605072
Stranton St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7DP
2.08 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Hunwick - D
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Hunwick Post Office
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Hunwick Station - D
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Needlers Hall - D
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Newfields - D
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North Bitchburn - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sunnybrow Estate - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Grange
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
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Priority Mailbox:
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Toronto - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sunnybrow - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Hall Lane Estate - D
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Escombe - D
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Valley Terrace - D
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Low Willington - D
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Commercial Street - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Willington Health Centre
Chapel Street
Willington
Crook
DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3
Willington Health Centre
Chapel Street
Willington
Crook
DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Willington Health Centre
Chapel Street
Willington
Crook
DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group
01388 742500
Willington Medical Group
Chapel Street, Willington
Crook
County Durham
DL15 0EQ
Byers Green
The Surgery
24 Greenrise
Byers Green
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7PL
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Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
1.69 miles
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SPAR Bridge End Service Station
Bridge End Service Station
Bridge Street
Houden-le-Wear
Crook
DL15 8ES
01388 765087
Store Website
1.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7AD
01388 602707
admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk
Website
2.02 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street
Crook
County Durham
DL15 9HR
01388 763743
weardale.vets@zen.co.uk
Website
2.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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

Dogs

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close
South Church Enterprise Park
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6WA
3.23 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6AS
01388 602 707
admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk
Website
4.12 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic
81 Durham Road
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6JW
01388 811311
jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com
Website
4.52 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
9.87 miles

Location
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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River
Congburn Wood
10.70 miles

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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
12.83 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
13.58 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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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise.
19 Chester Rd
Lancashire
15.74 miles

Location
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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
15.82 miles

Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.
Location
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