Welcome to Pickering Nook

Pickering Nook is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the city of Durham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Pickering Nook has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the original buildings still stand today. The village is home to several historic landmarks, including the Pickering Nook Hall, which was built in the 16th century and is now a Grade II listed building. The village also has a beautiful church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century.

Today, Pickering Nook is a thriving community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a range of amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a local pub. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a bakery and a farm shop. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal place for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Pickering Nook is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher K Hemmings	Tanfield Lea Stanley Durham DH9 9LU 01207234500 School Website
Burnopfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Brunton	Front Street Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne Durham NE16 6PT 01207270397 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	North Road Dipton Flint Hill Stanley County Durham DH9 9BB 1207570316 School Website
Tanfield School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clough	Tanfield Lea Road Stanley County Durham DH9 8AY 1207232881 School Website
Collierley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Mcdermid	Front Street Dipton Stanley Durham DH9 9DJ 01207570298 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sean Woods	Byermoor Burnopfield Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 6NU 1207270396 School Website
Oxhill Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Julia Watson	Oxhill Stanley Durham DH9 7LR 01207232266 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	Front Street Stanley County Durham DH9 0NP 1207232624 School Website
Shield Row Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Cooke	King Edward Viii Terrace Shield Row Stanley Durham DH9 0HQ 01207239661 School Website
North Durham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gray	High Street Stanley Durham DH9 0TW 01207292180 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 5.20 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 5.29 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 5.50 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 6.55 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 6.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cars For Occasions 07500 938850 Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate N, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9NX 0.99 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01207 235973 Unit, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9UU 1.07 Miles
Geordies Taxis 01207 290202 The Garage/North Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9AY 1.49 Miles
Three D Taxis 07525 538582 140 Orchard Gr, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8NY 1.61 Miles
South Stanley Taxis 01207 234614 Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0JE 1.78 Miles
Checker Cabs 01207 290333 6 Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0HX 1.83 Miles
S O D A Taxis 01207 234234 Imperial Hotel Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0TB 1.88 Miles
Stanley Taxis 01207 591000 69 Eden Terrace, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7LL 1.90 Miles
Stanley Taxis 01207 230000 Bus Station, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0NQ 1.92 Miles
Stanley Travel 01207 230000 Stanley Bus Station/Mary St, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0NQ 1.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tantobie No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitelehead - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside Grove - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tanfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flint Hill Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tanfield Lea Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Epworth - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lumley Gardens - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leazes Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burnopfield Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Front Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Patricks School North Rd - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Delight Court - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cedars Medical Group 01207 272272	Cedars Medical Group Cedar Cres, Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6HU
Dipton Surgery	Front Street Dipton Stanley County Durham DH9 9DA
Tanfield View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Scott Street Tanfield Stanley DH9 8AD
Tanfield View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Scott Street Tanfield Stanley DH9 8AD
Tanfield View Medical Group 01207 232384	Tanfield View Surgery Scott St, Tanfield Stanley County Durham DH9 8AD

Local Stores

Burnopfield
20 The Leazes
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Durham
NE16 6HR
01207 272827
shop.4114@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR Southmoor
194 - 200 Park Road
Southmoor
Stanley
DH9 7AL
01207281226
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 2.53 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 3.62 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre T/A Whickham Veterinary Centre
7 St Mary'S Green Whickham Tyne And Wear NE16 4DN 0191 488 4113 info@westwayvets.com Website 4.42 miles
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Blue Star Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic Commercial Hotel Commercial Street, Winlaton Blaydon On Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5QX 0191 4144233 sorepawsvets.winlaton@outlook.com Website 4.48 miles

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Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Group
2 Front Street The Orchard Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE16 4EL 0191 488 3092 enquiries@thevetsplace.co.uk 4.49 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 2.13 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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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 2.95 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 3.14 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 3.35 miles

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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 4.90 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!

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 5.04 miles

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