Welcome to Middlestone

Middlestone is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Spennymoor and 8 miles south-west of the city of Durham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church. Middlestone is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The Middlestone Moor Working Men's Club is a popular venue for social events and live music. The village also has a number of sports teams, including a football club and a cricket club. The nearby town of Spennymoor offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Middlestone is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to Durham, Darlington, and Newcastle. The A688 runs through the village, providing easy access to the A1(M) motorway. The nearest railway station is in Durham, which offers regular services to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and London. Middlestone is a great place to live for those who enjoy the peace and quiet of village life, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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
Middlestone Moor Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss Gemma Richardson
Rock Road
Durham
County Durham
DL16 7DA
1388816351
School Website
The Oaks Secondary School
Community Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrea English
Rock Road
Spennymoor
DL16 7DB
01388827380
Whitworth Park Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr David Stone
Whitworth Lane
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7LN
1388824800
School Website
The Meadows School
Community Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Miss S Took
Whitworth Lane
Spennymoor
DL16 7QW
01388811178
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
King Street Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Joanne Bromley
High Grange Road
Spennymoor
Durham
DL16 6RA
01388816078
School Website
Ox Close Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Daniel Harrison
Ox Close Crescent
Spennymoor
Durham
DL16 6RU
01388814860
School Website
Oxclose Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:3-5
Head Teacher
Miss Daniel Harrison
Oxclose Crescent
Spennymoor
Durham
DL16 6RU
01388814970
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
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ
3.20 Miles
Shildon
Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX
4.29 Miles
Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG
5.16 Miles
Heighington
Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX
5.73 Miles
Durham
North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB
6.39 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Henrys Taxis
01388 819743
17 Briar Cl, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7EQ
0.05 Miles
Spennymoor Taxis
01388 815544
15 Lyne Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AE
0.17 Miles
Hoys Taxis
01388 810099
67 Moorside, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7DY
0.17 Miles
Karioke Kabs
01388 815962
62 Lyne Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AQ
0.23 Miles
Charlies Cabs
01388 815184
4 Willow Road, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AR
0.33 Miles
Kiddi Cabs
01388 420788
26 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7LE
0.48 Miles
C A B Sedgefield And District
01388 825400
71 High Street, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6BB
0.74 Miles
W P M Taxis
07763 575912
15 Westfields, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6UF
0.86 Miles
Amber Travel
01388 812614
12 Mayfields, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6RN
1.09 Miles
Ian's Taxis
01388 814744
12 Brook St, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6DR
1.10 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Central Drive
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Aged Miners Homes - D
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Grayson Road - D
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Middlestone Moor
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St Pauls Gardens - D
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Clyde Terrace
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North Close - D
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Parkwood Precinct
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Parkside - D
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Asda St Andrews Lane
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Spennymoor Post Office Iceland
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
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Middlestone Village - D
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Co Op Holborn Street
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
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Special Mailbox:
King Street - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Kirk Merrington
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

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

Ferryhill
9-10 Market Place
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 8JN
01740 652719
Store Website
2.36 miles
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SPAR Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Road
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8QE
01388 663101
Store Website
2.1 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
0.81 miles
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Dogs

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

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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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
2.30 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
3.01 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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

Dogs

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

Dogs

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
6.45 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
9.98 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
10.34 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
11.58 miles

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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
13.65 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
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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise.
19 Chester Rd
Lancashire
13.94 miles

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