Welcome to Little Newsham

Little Newsham is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Tees 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. Today, Little Newsham is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community of residents.

One of the most notable features of Little Newsham is its beautiful church, St. James the Less. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a stunning example of Norman architecture and features a beautiful stained glass window that was installed in the 19th century. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Little Newsham is also home to a number of small businesses, including a local pub and a village shop. The pub, The Ship Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves up delicious food and drink in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village shop is a great place to pick up essentials and is run by friendly and helpful staff. Overall, Little Newsham is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Staindrop Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mitchinson	Cleatlam Lane Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JU 1833660285 School Website
Staindrop C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Whelerton	Black Swan Wynd Staindrop Darlington Durham DL2 3NL 01833660334 School Website
Gainford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Riley	Low Road Gainford Darlington Durham DL2 3DR 01325730274 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
Highcroft School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Laheney	Highcroft The Green Cockfield Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5AG 1388718031 School Website
Green Lane Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Goffee	Green Lane Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8LG 01833690298 School Website
Cockfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Costello	Front Street Cockfield Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5EN 01388718263 School Website
Teesdale School And Sixth Form Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cleckner	Prospect Place Barnard Castle DL12 8HH 1833638166 School Website
Barnard Castle School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Jackson	Newgate Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8UN 01833690222 School Website
Montalbo Nursery And Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christopher Minikin	Fairfield Road Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8TN 01833637718 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 8.51 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 9.01 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 9.11 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 9.78 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 10.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 1.75 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 6.85 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 6.88 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 6.93 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 7.23 Miles
R And S Taxis 01388 458228 36 Lowther Rd, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6QU 7.89 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 8.03 Miles
Taxis In Darlington 01325 582002 Merrybent Drive, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2JZ 8.14 Miles
Street Taxis 01388 775555 Princes St, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AX 8.17 Miles
Jeds Taxis 01388 661188 8 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 8.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dovecote Street Surgery 01833 660342	Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JT
Gainford Surgery 01325 730204	Main Road Gainford Darlington County Durham DL2 3BE
Woodview Medical Practice 01388 718202	The Surgery Cockfield Bishop Auckland Co.Durham DL13 5AF
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT

Local Stores

Petrol Barnard Castle
Prospect Place
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 8HL
01833 637152
Store Website
3.98 miles

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SPAR Staindrop
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North Green
Staindrop
Darlington
DL2 3JN
01833 660218
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 4.46 miles
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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 8.18 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 8.40 miles

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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 8.47 miles

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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 9.12 miles

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Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd
57-59 Alverton Drive Faverdale Darlington County Durham DL3 0GA 01325 787 370 admin@darlingtonvetclinic.com 9.25 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 12.03 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 12.03 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 12.03 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 14.87 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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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 15.55 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 17.04 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly cloudy
Temp	8.4°C	7.5°C	6.5°C	6.4°C	7.4°C	9.4°C	13°C	18.2°C	20.8°C	20.5°C	18.7°C	16.7°C
Feels Like	6.3°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	3.1°C	4°C	6.3°C	11°C	17.7°C	20.7°C	20.5°C	18.7°C	16.5°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy
Temp	14.4°C	12.8°C	11.2°C	9.7°C	10.9°C	12°C	16.9°C	18.7°C	18.8°C	17.7°C	15.6°C	11.3°C
Feels Like	13.9°C	12.3°C	10.6°C	8.7°C	9.6°C	11°C	16.7°C	18.6°C	18.7°C	17.7°C	15.2°C	10.4°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	10.3°C	8.1°C	6.2°C	4.9°C	5.2°C	6.8°C	9.1°C	11°C	11.8°C	11.5°C	10.8°C	11.1°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	6.6°C	4.3°C	2.5°C	3.1°C	5°C	7.7°C	9.9°C	10.9°C	10.8°C	10.5°C	10.5°C

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