Welcome to Plawsworth

Plawsworth is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Chester-le-Street and 6 miles north of Durham City. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Plawsworth Hall, which dates back to the 18th century. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community spirit.

Plawsworth is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of local parks and nature reserves, including the Plawsworth Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife. The village is also close to the River Wear, which is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing.

Plawsworth is a small but vibrant village, with a number of local amenities. There is a village shop, post office, and pub, as well as a primary school and community centre. The village also has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Plawsworth is a great place to visit for those who want to experience the beauty of the Durham countryside and the warmth of a friendly community.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 2.7°C

Feels Like: -3.4°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Nettlesworth Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Donna Lee
Front Street
Nettlesworth
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH2 3PF
01913710444
School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Sam Clarke
Front Street
Sacriston
Durham
County Durham
DH7 6AB
1913710272
School Website
Sacriston Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Parks
Witton Road
Sacriston
Durham
DH7 6LQ
1913710777
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
Edmondsley Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs A Rees
Edmondsley
Durham
DH7 6DU
01913710443
School Website
Newker Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Melanie Kirkland
Waldridge Road
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH2 3AA
01913887099
School Website
Red Rose Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Brinton
York Terrace
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH3 3NA
01913886251
School Website
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Bridon
Carrhouse Drive
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
DH1 5LZ
1913847452
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
Framwellgate School Durham
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Andy Byers
Newton Drive
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
DH1 5BQ
01913866628
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street
Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE
2.09 Miles
Durham
North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB
3.24 Miles
Dunston
Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS
8.84 Miles
Heworth
Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE
8.86 Miles
Metrocentre
Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA
9.43 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Blakey Taxis
0191 371 0322
6 Parkside, Durham, Durham, DH7 6JU
1.23 Miles
Chas's Taxis
0191 371 1488
13 Gregson Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 6HU
1.37 Miles
M And L Taxis
0191 371 1640
36 Westhills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY
1.44 Miles
Mr Lee Wilson M And L Taxis
0191 371 1640
36 West Hills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY
1.44 Miles
Chester Town Taxis
0191 387 1077
7 Lime St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 3SG
1.47 Miles
Cramptons Private Hire
0191 386 3630
58 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 5DW
1.60 Miles
Ace Private Hire
0191 383 0099
Elddis Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5HE
1.74 Miles
Airport Express (Newcastle Airport)
0191 371 2352
83 Alnwick Rd, Durham, Durham, DH1 5PD
1.78 Miles
Chester Cabs
0191 387 4500
27 Ramsey Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3JH
1.81 Miles
Todd's Taxis
0191 386 5991
15 Warkworth Rd, Durham, Durham, DH1 5PB
1.87 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Plawsworth - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tanhills Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Waldridge Lane - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Moor
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Viola Crescent Sacriston - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plawsworth Road Sacriston - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warkworth Drive - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Findon Hill Sacriston - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arniston Centre
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Sacriston - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sacriston
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Barford Drive Waldridge Park - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeywood Business Pk
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lower Sacriston - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falstone Drive
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Chester-Le-St Gp Extended Access Service
07702 952152
Chester-Le-St Health Ltd
Front Street
Sacriston
County Durham
DH7 6JW
Sacriston Medical Centre
0191 3710232
Sacriston Medical Centre
Front Street
Sacriston
County Durham
DH7 6JW
Primrose Lodge Bcsc
Primrose Lodge
Durham Road
Chester Le Street
DH3 3JX
Dermatology Service
0191 3887771
Cestria Health Centre
Whitehill Way
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH2 3DJ
Cestria Health Centre
0191 3887771
Cestria Health Centre
Whitehill Way
Chester-Le-Street
County Durham
DH2 3DJ
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Local Stores

Newton Hall
Carr House Drive
Newton Hall
Durham
Durham
DH1 5LT
01913 841088
Store Website
1.98 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Cestrian
ROPERY LANE
CHESTER LE STREET
DH3 3AP
01913894253
Store Website
2.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
County Durham
DH1 5HW
0191 383 0555
durham@vets4pets.com
Website
2.06 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
2.13 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
3.49 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1JA
0191 384 7609
dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk
Website
3.53 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
3.61 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
what3words
buggy.cookies.junior
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
2.31 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
5.29 miles

Location
what3words
candle.tolls.points
Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise.
19 Chester Rd
Lancashire
5.60 miles

Location
what3words
narrow.eagle.laying
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
6.65 miles

Next To Dragon Vets
Location
what3words
mild.lung.cowboy
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
8.12 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
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