Welcome to Oakenshaw

Oakenshaw is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of Bishop Auckland and 10 miles south-west of Durham City. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Oakenshaw is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village of Oakenshaw has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There are also several community groups and clubs, including a cricket club, a bowls club, and a gardening club.

Oakenshaw is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the historic city of Durham, the Beamish Museum, and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Oakenshaw is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Our Lady And St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Veitch	Cumberland Terrace, Willington, Crook, County Durham DL15 0PB 1388746336 School Website
Willington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Cornforth	Chapel Street Willington Crook Durham DL15 0EQ 01388746414 School Website
St Stephens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Richardson	Hall Lane Willington Crook Durham DL15 0QH 01388746426 School Website
Parkside Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Armstrong	Hall Lane Estate Willington Crook Durham DL15 0QF 01388746396 School Website
The Grange Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Boyle	Low Willington County Durham DL15 0TY 8442571282 School Website
Sunnybrow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Sim	Hunwick Lane Crook Durham DL15 0LT 01388746413 School Website
Byers Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr William Kirtley	Wear View Byers Green Spennymoor Durham DL16 7PN 01388603483 School Website
Stanley Crook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Christie	Wooley Terrace Stanley Crook Crook Durham DL15 9AN 01388762858 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Mcelhone	Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 1388762889 School Website
Crook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antonella Lupton	Croft Avenue Crook Durham DL15 8QG 01388762400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 4.68 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.61 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 6.95 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 8.54 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 8.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 1.59 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 1.62 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 1.62 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 1.69 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 1.69 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 2.06 Miles
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 2.93 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 394 9596 26 Stack Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QR 3.26 Miles
Rays Taxis 0191 378 0927 61 High Shaws, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QT 3.35 Miles
D D Travel Taxis Hire 01388 817221 Parkdale, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6XU 3.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oakenshaw - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Oakenshaw - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourne Place - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Willington - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willington Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Commercial Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Ave Low Willington - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hall Lane Estate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helmington Row - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnybrow - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnybrow Estate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wear View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Wheatbottom - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group 01388 742500	Willington Medical Group Chapel Street, Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0EQ
Byers Green	The Surgery 24 Greenrise Byers Green Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7PL

Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
1.08 miles

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SPAR Willington
Park View Garage
Willington
Crook
DL15 0DF
03303559235
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.83 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 3.93 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 4.35 miles
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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 4.83 miles


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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 4.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 7.93 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 10.14 miles

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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 10.14 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 12.97 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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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 13.12 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 13.16 miles

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