Welcome to Perkinsville

Perkinsville, nestled in the picturesque county of Durham, is a charming village that exudes a sense of tranquility and community spirit. Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic landscapes, Perkinsville offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is known for its tight-knit community, where neighbors know each other by name and a strong sense of camaraderie prevails. Residents take great pride in their village, working together to maintain its charm and create a welcoming atmosphere for all who visit.

History is woven into the fabric of Perkinsville, with remnants of its industrial past visible throughout the village. The village was once a thriving hub of coal mining, and remnants of the collieries can still be seen today. The proud heritage of Perkinsville is celebrated by the community, with local museums and historical sites preserving the village's rich industrial history. Exploring the village offers glimpses into its past, providing a deeper understanding of the village's roots and the hardships and triumphs of its people.

Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the surrounding landscapes of Perkinsville. The village is situated in close proximity to scenic nature trails, offering opportunities for outdoor exploration and breathtaking views of the Durham countryside. Visitors can take leisurely walks, go hiking or cycling, and embrace the serenity of nature. The nearby woods and open fields provide havens for wildlife, making Perkinsville an ideal destination for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds Perkinsville, and you'll discover a peaceful escape that rejuvenates the mind and soul.

Perkinsville is a village that captures the essence of rural charm, community spirit, and natural beauty. With its friendly atmosphere, rich industrial history, and proximity to picturesque landscapes, Perkinsville offers a welcoming retreat for residents and visitors alike. Whether one seeks a sense of belonging within a close-knit community, a glimpse into the village's industrial past, or an opportunity to reconnect with nature, Perkinsville promises a memorable experience that showcases the heart and soul of Durham's countryside.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
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
Roseberry Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Dunn
Pelton Lane
Pelton
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH2 1NP
01913700182
School Website
West Pelton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Victoria Hewison
Twizell Lane
West Pelton
Stanley
Durham
DH9 6SQ
01913700238
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
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
Bullion Lane Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Barningham
Bullion Lane
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH2 2DP
01913882482
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
Hermitage Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Darren Stewart
Waldridge Lane
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH2 3AD
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street
Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE
1.96 Miles
Dunston
Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS
5.32 Miles
Heworth
Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE
5.70 Miles
Metrocentre
Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA
5.95 Miles
Newcastle
Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL
6.46 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Cruiser Cabs
0800 389 1001
6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT
0.20 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses
0191 370 1398
1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU
0.24 Miles
A B C Taxis
0191 410 8767
Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR
0.46 Miles
Ouston Cabs
0191 410 8767
Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR
0.46 Miles
Jrf Taxis
07801 331881
30 Byron Close, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1JR
0.68 Miles
Beeline Taxis
0191 388 8223
78 Hilda Pk, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JU
1.29 Miles
Coda Taxis
0800 389 1001
3/West Pelton House, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SG
1.30 Miles
Aa And C Chester Taxis
0191 388 7766
19 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT
1.30 Miles
A A C Taxis
0191 307 7002
Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT
1.30 Miles
Aaa Taxis
0191 387 1300
19 Ferndene Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT
1.30 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sandyford Pelton - D
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Pelton Post Office
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Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Perkinsville
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Middleham Close - D
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Pelton Lane Ends - D
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Bradley Close
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Ouston Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
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Battle Green
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7 Front Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Melbeck Drive - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Drum Industrial Estate
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
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Drum Road Ind Estate
Weekday Last Collection:18:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
High Handon Hold - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Pelton Fell P.O.
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Grange Terrace Pelton - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
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Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
0.20 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

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH2 2NG
0191 3871881
chester@abbeyvets.net
Website
1.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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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
1.62 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House
Durham Road
Birtley
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 2PG
0191 4108215
Website
1.86 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road
Birtley
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
DH3 2QH
01914109674
wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com
1.90 miles
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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
1.97 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
3.51 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
2.47 miles

Location
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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River
Congburn Wood
2.89 miles

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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
3.47 miles

Location
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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
4.41 miles

Next To Dragon Vets
Location
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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
4.60 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
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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise.
19 Chester Rd
Lancashire
5.09 miles

Location
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