Welcome to Mowden

Mowden is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Darlington and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Mowden is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Mowden Hall, which dates back to the 18th century.

One of the main attractions of Mowden is its close proximity to the River Tees. The river is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and other water-based activities. There are also several walking trails along the riverbank, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, there are plenty of picnic spots and benches where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Despite its rural location, Mowden is well-connected to the rest of the region. The village is just a short drive from the A1(M) motorway, which provides easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Durham, Newcastle, and York. There are also regular bus services to Darlington and other nearby towns. Mowden may be a small village, but it offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and modern convenience that is sure to appeal to visitors of all ages and interests.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Reid Street Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Ayto	Reid Street Darlington Durham DL3 6EX 01325251006 School Website
George Dent Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Helen Dummett	Elms Road Darlington Durham DL3 7PY 01325380802 School Website
Holy Family Rc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jane Weatherall	Prior Street Darlington Durham DL3 9EN 01325380821 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Tim Fisher	Vane Terrace Darlington County Durham DL3 7AU 1325461315 School Website
Corporation Road Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Dipple	Corporation Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6AR 1325244940 School Website
Abbey Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Mark Briggs	Abbey Road Darlington County Durham DL3 8NN 1325380748 School Website
St Mary's Cockerton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Aitken	Newton Lane Cockerton Darlington County Durham DL3 9EX 1325380758 School Website
Mowden Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Peter King	Bushel Hill Drive Darlington Durham DL3 9QG 01325380820 School Website
Abbey Infants' School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Briggs	Cleveland Terrace Darlington County Durham DL3 8JA 1325749942 School Website
Carmel College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mel Kane	The Headlands Darlington Durham DL3 8RW 01325254525 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 0.69 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 1.24 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 4.39 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.32 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 5.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Paul's Taxis 07828 285656 Reid Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6EX 0.28 Miles
Royal Cars 01642 666666 1 Woodland Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7BJ 0.49 Miles
Billy's Taxis 07931 979788 Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND 0.58 Miles
Q7 Cars 01325 460088 Car Centre, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6LP 0.58 Miles
United Taxis 01325 381999 35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU 0.68 Miles
Deans Vip Cars 01325 353855 2 Bushel Hill Ct, Darlington, Durham, DL3 9QF 0.75 Miles
Royal Cars 01325 466666 Wards Yard/37 Albert Hill, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PB 0.98 Miles
Home James Executive North East Ltd 01325 487253 Powerhouse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1JP 1.14 Miles
A B C Radio Taxis 01325 466664 127 Victoria Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 5JJ 1.20 Miles
Darlington Station Taxis 01325 468888 Station Concourse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 1.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tower Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dene Grove - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willow Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pierremont - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millbank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staindrop Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockerton Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Major Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Auckland Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard Court Surgery 01325 465285	Orchard Court Surgery Orchard Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HZ
Moorlands Surgery 01325 469168	Moorlands Surgery 139A Willow Road Darlington County Durham DL3 9JP
Carmel Medical Practice 01325 520794	Carmel Medical Practice Nunnery Lane Darlington County Durham DL3 8SQ
Forsyth House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Primary Healthcare Darlington Ltd Forsyth House - Ground Floor 20 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7PL
Primary Healthcare Darlington 01325 952278	Gd.Floor, Forsyth House 20 Woodland Road Darlington County Durham DL3 7PL

Local Stores

Cockerton
315-317 Woodland Road
Cockerton
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9AA
01325 468430
Store Website
0.34 miles

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SPAR Darlington
Haughton Road Service Station
Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 2LD
03303559216
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Darlington - Duke Street
58 Duke Street Darlington County Durham DL3 7AN 01325 620968 darlington.duke.st@medivet.co.uk Website 0.57 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South Darlington County Durham DL3 7SQ 01325 380111 darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.59 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Darlington 3 Darlington North Retail Park Darlington County Durham DL1 2EE Website 0.80 miles

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Grange Vets
Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5SJ 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 0.87 miles
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Darlington Vets4pets Ltd
199 Grange Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5NT 01325 351111 darlington@vets4pets.com Website 1.07 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 1.17 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 7.27 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 9.26 miles Eaglescliffe

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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 9.54 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 11.83 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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Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 13.95 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 14.13 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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Weather Forecast

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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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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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