Welcome to Ludworth

Ludworth is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Durham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Ludworth is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Ludworth is the St. John the Evangelist Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Ludworth is the Ludworth Tower. This tower dates back to the 14th century and was once used as a lookout tower. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in the history of the area.

Ludworth is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. There are many walking trails in the area that offer stunning views of the countryside. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Ludworth is the perfect destination. Whether you are interested in hiking, cycling, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the area, Ludworth has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 24.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ludworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sones	Moor Crescent Ludworth Durham DH6 1LZ 01429820207 School Website
Thornley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Caine	Cooper's Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3DZ 01429820280 School Website
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ashton	Fleming Field Shotton Durham County Durham DH6 2JQ 1915261531 School Website
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hill	Thornley Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NR 1429820333 School Website
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Scarr	Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RQ 01429820594 School Website
Elemore Hall School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Royle	Pittington Durham DH6 1QD 01913720275 School Website
Shotton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Shaw	Grange Terrace Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2JP 01915262006 School Website
South Hetton Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Mayo	Frederick Terrace South Hetton Durham DH6 2TJ 01915261662
Cassop Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Hewison	Cassop Durham DH6 4RA 01913770293 School Website
Pittington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Lee	Hallgarth Lane Pittington Durham DH6 1AF 01913720314 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 5.11 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.83 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 8.31 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 9.88 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 10.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Special Occasions Cars 0191 372 2844 4 S Mews, Durham, Durham, DH6 1NS 1.27 Miles
Haswell Taxis 0191 526 0601 12 Fleming Field, Durham, Durham, DH6 2JF 1.51 Miles
Vip Taxis 01429 821999 Front Street Industrial Estate, Durham, Durham, DH6 3QZ 1.64 Miles
Macs Taxis 0191 372 3786 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 1PA 1.79 Miles
Dial A Lift Taxis Ltd 0191 526 7712 243 High Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 0JT 2.82 Miles
G And I Private Hire 0191 517 0077 43 Grasmere Terrace, Durham, Durham, DH6 2RU 2.83 Miles
Sherburn Taxis 0191 372 3388 Front St, Durham, Durham, DH6 1QY 3.10 Miles
Peters Taxis 07824 789549 14 Furness Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2PB 3.27 Miles
Rapid Private Hire 0191 527 9711 11 Saint Mary's Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3BB 3.28 Miles
Peterlee Executive Cars 07739 949886 8 Donerston Grove, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1QH 3.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ludworth Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plough Haswell - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gore Hall Thornley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornlaw Stanley Tce Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shadforth - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Churchill Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Haswell Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Flemingfield - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Villas Haswell - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatley Hill Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
East View Sherburn Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patton Walk - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haswell Surgery	Front Street Haswell Plough Durham DH6 2EW
The Surgery - Dunelm Road	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Phoenix Medical Group	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Haswell Branch Surgery 0191 5263900	Front Street East Haswell Durham County Durham DH6 2BL
The Surgery - Wheatley Hill	Ashmore Terrace Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NP

Local Stores

Wheatley Hill
Quillstile Road
Wheatley Hill
Durham
Durham
DH6 3RF
01429 820473
Store Website
1.62 miles

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SPAR Shotton
The Willows
Salter's Ln
Shotton Colliery
Durham
DH6 2PT
01915268801
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 2.65 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 4.49 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 4.90 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 4.98 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centres Ltd
Houghton Business Centre Lake Road Houghton Le Spring County Durham DH5 8BJ 0191 512 6600 houghton@westwayvets.com Website 5.47 miles

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Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street Fence Houses Houghton Le Spring Durham Tyne And Wear DH4 6LP 0191 385 9696 simplycats@simplycats.net Website 5.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.77 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

Location what3words stammer.corrode.montage

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 5.45 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 what3words infringe.analogy.grandest

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 7.70 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.81 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 7.85 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 9.49 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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