Welcome to Leasingthorne

Leasingthorne is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Leasingthorne has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable landmarks in Leasingthorne is the St. John the Evangelist Church. The church was built in the 19th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture and features stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Leasingthorne is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to Bishop Auckland and other nearby towns. Overall, Leasingthorne is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Ferryhill School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Brennan	Merrington Road Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8RW 1740651554 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
Prince Bishops Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn George	Gibson Street Coundon Grange Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 8DY 01388451278 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 2.66 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.84 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 3.55 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 4.12 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B L Taxis 01388 609036 4 Rutland Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JB 0.43 Miles
Coundon Taxis 01388 604911 2 Malvern Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8JR 0.63 Miles
Karioke Kabs 01388 815962 62 Lyne Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AQ 1.49 Miles
Charlies Cabs 01388 815184 4 Willow Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AR 1.53 Miles
Spennymoor Taxis 01388 815544 15 Lyne Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AE 1.61 Miles
Hoys Taxis 01388 810099 67 Moorside, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7DY 1.61 Miles
Henrys Taxis 01388 819743 17 Briar Cl, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7EQ 1.65 Miles
K And M Taxis 01388 663945 79 William Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8RJ 1.88 Miles
S And A Taxis 01388 722038 3 Beech Avenue, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 0JL 1.91 Miles
K Y O Taxis 01388 779445 39 Pasture Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8UZ 1.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Leasingthorne - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leeholme - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlestone Village - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coundon Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Collingwood Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirk Merrington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerton - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frederick St Coundon - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windlestone Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coundon Gate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlestone Moor Collection Today available until:09:00 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:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Coundon 01388 603115	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
The Eden Centre 01388 604526	Coundon Health Centre Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NP
Eldon Lane 01325 311300	Dene Valley Surgery 23/24 Spencer Street Eldon Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8TL
Chilton Health Centre	Norman Terrace Chilton Ferryhill County Durham DL17 0HF
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Road
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8QE
01388 663101
Store Website
1.5 miles

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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 2.29 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 2.63 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 2.75 miles
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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 2.81 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 2.82 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 2.92 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 5.88 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 10.03 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 11.96 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 12.82 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 13.13 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 13.35 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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