Welcome to Newbiggin

Newbiggin is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the Newbiggin Hall, which dates back to the 16th century. The hall is a Grade II listed building and is now used as a community center.

Newbiggin is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Durham. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for hiking and cycling. The River Wear also provides opportunities for fishing and boating. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local ales.

Despite its small size, Newbiggin is a vibrant and active community. The village has a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. The village also has a strong sense of community spirit, with many residents volunteering their time to help with local projects and events. Overall, Newbiggin is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: 1.1°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns Chapel Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Burnfoot St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1QH 01388537332 School Website
Cotherstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Kidd	Cotherstone Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9QB 01833650491 School Website
Wearhead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Wearhead Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1BN 01388537265 School Website
Frosterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mary Clare Carr	Bridge End Frosterley Weardale Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2SN 01388528358 School Website
Stanhope Barrington Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deb Cross	Westcroft Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2NU 1388528218 School Website
Rookhope Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hodgkinson	Rookhope Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2DA 01388517268 School Website
Bowes Hutchinsons C Of E Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gibson	Bowes Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9LG 01833628291 School Website
Woodland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Carr	Woodland Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5RF 01388718271 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 14.79 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 16.03 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 18.43 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 19.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Weardale Private Hire 01388 537800 5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ 7.48 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 8.60 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 8.85 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 11.88 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 12.07 Miles
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 13.94 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 14.41 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 14.51 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 14.56 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 14.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Bowlees - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Forge Surgery 01833 640217	The Surgery Middleton-In-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0QE
St John's Chapel 01388 537296	Hood Street St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1QW
The Weardale Practice 01388 528555	Dale Street Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2XD
Brough Medical Centre	Main Street Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AY
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT

Local Stores

Teesdale
9-12 Chapel Row
Middleton in Teesdale
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 0SN
01833 640860
Store Website
2.56 miles

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SPAR Wolsingham
Mill Garage
Durham Road
Wolsingham
DL13 3JB
03303551158
Store Website
11.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 8.79 miles

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre Stanhope County Durham DL13 2FJ 01388 528866 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 8.87 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 10.57 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 11.58 miles

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6HX 14.35 miles
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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 14.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 0.56 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 2.30 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 2.30 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 2.30 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 18.46 miles

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Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 23.45 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.7°C	1.3°C	0.1°C	-0.5°C	2.6°C	5.5°C	9.5°C	12.1°C	13.7°C	13.4°C	10°C	8.7°C
Feels Like	0.1°C	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-1.3°C	1°C	5°C	9.3°C	11.8°C	13.3°C	12.8°C	8.6°C	6.6°C

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

	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear
Temp	7.9°C	7.3°C	6.6°C	6.1°C	7.1°C	9.8°C	14.8°C	18.7°C	20.8°C	19.6°C	16.6°C	13.3°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	4.6°C	3.4°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	6.7°C	14.1°C	18.5°C	20.7°C	19.6°C	16.1°C	13°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	12.5°C	11°C	9.6°C	8.2°C	11.2°C	14.6°C	17.1°C	17.4°C	16.2°C	14.2°C	11.8°C	11.9°C
Feels Like	12°C	10.2°C	8.2°C	6.2°C	9.3°C	13.3°C	16.7°C	17.2°C	15.8°C	13.1°C	9.8°C	10.4°C

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