Welcome to Murton

Murton is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Durham city and has a population of around 5,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Murton was once a mining village, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. However, the last mine in the village closed in 1991, and since then, the village has undergone significant changes.

Today, Murton is a thriving community with a range of amenities and facilities. The village has several shops, including a Co-op supermarket, a post office, and a pharmacy. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of food and drink options. Murton has a primary school, a community centre, and a library, providing essential services to the local community. The village is well-connected, with regular bus services to Durham and other nearby towns.

Murton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities. The village is close to the coast, with several beaches within easy reach. The nearby Hawthorn Dene nature reserve is a popular spot for walking and wildlife watching, while the Durham Heritage Coast offers stunning views of the North Sea. Murton also has several parks and green spaces, including the popular Welfare Park, which has a children's play area, a skate park, and a bowling green. Overall, Murton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Murton
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss J Jones
Church Lane
Murton
Seaham
Durham
SR7 9RD
01915261795
School Website
Ribbon Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ashleigh Sheridan
Barnes Road
Murton
Seaham
Durham
SR7 9QR
01915175900
School Website
South Hetton Primary
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Nicola Mayo
Frederick Terrace
South Hetton
Durham
DH6 2TJ
01915261662
Westlea Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Debbie Hughes
Winslow Crescent
Westlea Estate
Seaham
Durham
SR7 8JU
01915813658
School Website
Seaview Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Alexis Wilkinson
The Avenue
Deneside
Seaham
Durham
SR7 8PD
01915813974
School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Noble
Mill Road
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 0HW
1915813090
School Website
Seaham High School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Geoffrey William Lumsdon
Station Road
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 0BH
1915161600
School Website
Easington Lane Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Nordstrom
High Street
Easington Lane
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 0JT
01915171700
School Website
New Seaham Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Bernadette Dolan
Byron Terrace
Seaham
Durham
SR7 0HX
01915813046
School Website
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Elisabeth Lee
Princess Road
Seaham
Durham
SR7 7SP
01915813047
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden
South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA
4.69 Miles
Sunderland
Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP
6.16 Miles
Chester-Le-Street
Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE
8.16 Miles
Durham
North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB
8.25 Miles
Hartlepool
Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED
11.41 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
The Taxi Co Murton Ltd
07901 558420
12 Wood's Terrace, Seaham, Durham, SR7 9AD
0.06 Miles
Local Taxis
0191 526 0637
17 Wood's Terrace East, Seaham, Durham, SR7 9AA
0.10 Miles
G And I Private Hire
0191 517 0077
43 Grasmere Terrace, Durham, Durham, DH6 2RU
1.24 Miles
Ir Executive Travel
0191 581 2672
12 Windermere Rd, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8HN
1.49 Miles
Jaffa's Taxis
0191 581 4569
16 Everton Drive, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8DP
1.55 Miles
Tonka Taxis
0191 581 6708
Westlake Grove, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8ED
1.66 Miles
Seaham Taxis
0191 581 6143
Stockton Rd, Seaham, Durham, SR7 0HP
1.89 Miles
Brians Taxis
0191 581 7767
Unit 11-12 Kingfisher Industrial Estate, Seaham, Durham, SR7 0AY
1.94 Miles
S And N Taxis
0191 581 0864
27 Milton Close, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8AP
1.95 Miles
Dial A Lift Taxis Ltd
0191 526 7712
243 High Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 0JT
2.05 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Street - D
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Woods Tce Post Office
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Knaresborough Road - D
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Tregoney Avenue - D
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Matthew Road - D
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Bude Square - D
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Station Road North - D
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Wetherburn Avenue - D
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Station Estate South
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Cold Hesledon Industrial Est - D
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Times Inn - D
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Escallond Drive - D
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Dene Road - D
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Hawthorne Cottages
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Bournemouth Drive - D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Murton Medical Centre
0191 5170170
The Surgery
20 Woods Tce East, Murton
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 9AB
Silverdale Family Practice
0191 5171055
Silverdale Family Pract
Sth Hetton Hc, Front St
South Hetton
County Durham
DH6 2TH
The New Seaham Medical Group
0191 5817661
Eastdene Road
Eastlea
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 8DY
Seaham
0191 5815552
New Seaham Medical Centre
East Dene Road
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 8DY
Byron Medical Practice
0191 3009631
Deneside Medical Centre
The Avenue, Deneside
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 8LF
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Local Stores

Murton - Church Street
Church Street
Murton
Seaham
Durham
SR7 9NX
01915 263129
Store Website
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SPAR Murton
Church Street
MURTON
SEAHAM
SR7 9JA
0191526 8591
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc
1 Hall Street
South Hetton
Durham
County Durham
DH6 2TU
0191 526 2963
1.47 miles
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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace
Seaham
County Durham
SR7 0HS
0191 513 0913
seahamvets@gmail.com
Website
2.04 miles
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Open at weekends

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Gilmoor Vets
Park Veterinary Clinic
6 William Doxford Centre
Sunderland
County Durham
SR3 2NE
0191 511 0999
jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com
Website
3.70 miles
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Disabled public access

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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
3.75 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane
Horden
Durham
SR8 4JJ
01915869783
info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk
Website
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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
4.78 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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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
1.85 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
5.69 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
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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
7.82 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
8.16 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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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets.
Concord House
Spout Ln
Washington
NE37 2AS
8.55 miles

Next To Dragon Vets
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