Welcome to Ouston

Ouston is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the city of Durham and is home to a population of around 2,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Ouston was a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area.

Today, Ouston is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several local shops and pubs. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including the popular Ouston Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and is a popular spot for walking and birdwatching.

Despite its small size, Ouston has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. It is also well-connected to the rest of the region, with easy access to the A1 motorway and regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Ouston is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Young	St Benet's Way Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1QX 1914105857 School Website
Ouston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Lavelle	Arisaig Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1RQ 1914102599 School Website
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
Barley Mow Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Watson	Pembroke Avenue Barley Mow Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2DJ 01914102758 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Swaddle	School Street Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PN 1914102231 School Website
Portobello Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Humphrey	Tamerton Drive Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2LY 01914104571 School Website
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Ramanandi	Birtley Lane Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2PP 01914334200 School Website
Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Fowler	Birtley Lane Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2LP 01914334026 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Swaddle	Mitchell Street Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 1LU 1914102324 School Website
Chester Le Street C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Butler	Hilda Park Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2JT 01913882328 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 2.16 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.94 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 5.00 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 5.68 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 5.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jrf Taxis 07801 331881 30 Byron Close, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1JR 0.12 Miles
A B C Taxis 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 0.50 Miles
Ouston Cabs 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 0.50 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses 0191 370 1398 1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU 0.83 Miles
Cruiser Cabs 0800 389 1001 6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT 0.86 Miles
T L Taxis 0191 387 1000 32 Pelaw Rd, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2HF 1.50 Miles
Beeline Taxis 0191 388 8223 78 Hilda Pk, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JU 1.53 Miles
Ace Taxis 0191 389 2263 42 South St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JG 1.69 Miles
A B A Taxis 0191 388 6299 29 South Burns, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3EZ 1.92 Miles
Aa And C Chester Taxis 0191 388 7766 19 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 1.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ouston Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bradley Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perkinsville No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleham Close - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melbeck Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barley Mow Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newtown Durham Rd Birtley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandyford Pelton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drum Industrial Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Drum Road Ind Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
White House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harras Bank - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Lodge - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pelton 0191 3700598	The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 0191 3700500	Pelton & Fellrose Mg Unit 1, Lavender Centre Pelton County Durham DH2 1HS

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
0.87 miles

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SPAR Mendip Avenue
1 Mendip Avenue
Chester-Le-Street
Durham
DH2 3AS
03316300139
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 1.10 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 1.14 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 1.57 miles
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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 2.32 miles
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Medivet Low Fell (Premier Vets)
61 Dartmouth Avenue Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6XA 0191 4914400 low.fell@medivet.co.uk Website 2.93 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.51 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 2.81 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 3.62 miles

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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 3.67 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 4.27 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 4.60 miles

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