Welcome to Kirk Merrington

Kirk Merrington is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of Spennymoor and 8 miles north of Darlington. The village is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Evangelist Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the region.

The village of Kirk Merrington has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. It was originally part of the Bishop of Durham's estate and was later owned by the Neville family. During the 19th century, the village was a hub for coal mining and had several collieries in operation. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community. There are several local amenities, including a primary school, village hall, and pub.

Kirk Merrington is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also close to several nature reserves, including the Low Barns Nature Reserve and the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. These reserves are home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and red kites. Overall, Kirk Merrington is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

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Kirk Merrington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Murray	South View Kirk Merrington Spennymoor Durham DL16 7JB 01388816230 School Website
Ferryhill School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Brennan	Merrington Road Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8RW 1740651554 School Website
The Oaks Secondary School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea English	Rock Road Spennymoor DL16 7DB 01388827380
Middlestone Moor Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Richardson	Rock Road Durham County Durham DL16 7DA 1388816351 School Website
Whitworth Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Stone	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7LN 1388824800 School Website
Rosa Street Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ashton	Rosa Street Spennymoor Durham DL16 7NA 01388815427 School Website
Aycliffe Secure Centre Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Aileen Conlon	Care Of: Durham County Council 26 Chilton Way Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0SD 300263000
Victoria Lane Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Richardson	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8NN 01388603588 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs M A Brown	Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 1388602608 School Website
North Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Monk	Bessemer Green Spennymoor Durham DL16 6PP 01388815943 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 3.41 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 3.77 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 4.22 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 4.86 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Karioke Kabs 01388 815962 62 Lyne Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AQ 1.15 Miles
Henrys Taxis 01388 819743 17 Briar Cl, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7EQ 1.19 Miles
Spennymoor Taxis 01388 815544 15 Lyne Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AE 1.23 Miles
Hoys Taxis 01388 810099 67 Moorside, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7DY 1.23 Miles
Charlies Cabs 01388 815184 4 Willow Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AR 1.25 Miles
Kiddi Cabs 01388 420788 26 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7LE 1.34 Miles
B L Taxis 01388 609036 4 Rutland Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JB 1.37 Miles
C A B Sedgefield And District 01388 825400 71 High Street, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6BB 1.47 Miles
Coundon Taxis 01388 604911 2 Malvern Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JR 1.53 Miles
Jrb Taxis 07709 050184 8 Davy St, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8PN 1.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kirk Merrington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Close - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Central Drive Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leeholme - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Andrew's Medical Practice 01388 817777	Sensier House St Andrew's Lane Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6QA
Bishops Close Medical Practice 01388 811455	Spennymoor Health Centre Bishop's Close Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6ED
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ

Local Stores

Ferryhill
9-10 Market Place
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 8JN
01740 652719
Store Website
1.81 miles

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SPAR Chilton Way
A167 CHILTON BYPASS
Chilton Way
Ferryhill
DL17 0SD
01388722375
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 1.55 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 1.93 miles
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Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 2.50 miles


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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 3.34 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 3.70 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 5.47 miles

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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 9.34 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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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 11.29 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 12.31 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 13.00 miles

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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 13.12 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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