Welcome to Rushford Beck

Rushford Beck Durham is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Rushford Beck Durham is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the village. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Another popular attraction in Rushford Beck Durham is the Rushford Hall. The hall is a beautiful Georgian mansion that was built in the 18th century. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular destination for visitors who want to relax and enjoy the scenery. The hall is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events and is known for its excellent catering and hospitality services.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2.5°C

Feels Like: -3.7°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Hammill	North End Durham DH1 4NG 1913848575 School Website
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Other Independent School Ages:4-14 Head Teacher Mr Chris Gray	Claypath Durham DH1 1RH 7984619739 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tait	Crossgate Peth Durham Durham DH1 4QB 01913847331 School Website
Durham Sixth Form Centre Community School Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Beveridge	Providence Row The Sands The Sands Durham DH1 1SG 01913830708 School Website
Durham School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Mclaughlin	Quarryheads Lane Durham DH1 4SZ 01917319270 School Website
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Andrew O'sullivan	Crossgate Moor Durham Durham DH1 4SU 01913843887 School Website
University Of Durham Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Stuart Corbridge	University Office Old Evet Durham DH1 3HP 1913342000 School Website
Nevilles Cross Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Brannan	Relly Path Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4JG 01913842249 School Website
St Oswalds Church Of England Aided Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Hassall	Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ 01913868029 School Website
Durham Trinity School And Sports College Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Grimwood	Dunholme Close Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5TS 01913864612 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 0.13 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 5.26 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 9.05 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 10.59 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 11.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
New Durham Taxis 0191 386 5656 12 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 0.16 Miles
Comfy Taxi 0191 386 5656 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 0.16 Miles
Qtaxis 0191 383 0099 Durham Companions Club, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BJ 0.25 Miles
Paddy's Taxis Ltd 0191 386 6662 Blakeys Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 0.53 Miles
Pratts Taxis 0191 386 0700 Maven House, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 0.53 Miles
Stanley Taxis 0191 383 2905 Newcastle Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AD 0.56 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07919 345385 10 Lyndhurst Dr, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 0.56 Miles
Freedom Private Hire 07923 807518 10 Lyndhurst Drive, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 0.56 Miles
D C Taxis 0191 383 1122 66 Finchale Rd, Durham, Durham, DH1 5JH 1.12 Miles
Northview Private Hire 0191 394 9596 Unit G10 Durham Business Centr, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HL 1.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Flass Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Station - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Crossgate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fieldhouse Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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North Bailey - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claypath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Claypath & University Medical Group 0191 3746888	Claypath & Univ Med Group 26 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1QW
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Dcls Domiciliary Palliative Care 0191 3861170	Park House Road Merryoaks Durham DH1 3QF

Local Stores

Durham - Framwellgate Moor
Dryburn View
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
Durham
DH1 5AP
01913 843235
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR Belmont
Blue House Shopping Centre
High Street
Belmont
Durham
DH1 1AR
01913 757463
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 0.57 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.06 miles
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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 1.26 miles
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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 1.48 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 4.81 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 5.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 4.71 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 5.27 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.84 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 8.19 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

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 9.58 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

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 9.74 miles

Location what3words film.nature.soaps

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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