Welcome to Shadforth

Shadforth is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Durham city and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Shadforth is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking and cycling, with many scenic routes to explore.

One of the most notable features of Shadforth is its historic church, St. Cuthbert's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

In addition to its church, Shadforth is also home to a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, The Dun Cow, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Shadforth is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ludworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sones	Moor Crescent Ludworth Durham DH6 1LZ 01429820207 School Website
Thornley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Caine	Cooper's Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3DZ 01429820280 School Website
Sherburn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Susan Cornforth	Cookshold Lane Sherburn Village Durham DH6 1DU 01913720281 School Website
Elemore Hall School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Royle	Pittington Durham DH6 1QD 01913720275 School Website
Cassop Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Hewison	Cassop Durham DH6 4RA 01913770293 School Website
Pittington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Lee	Hallgarth Lane Pittington Durham DH6 1AF 01913720314 School Website
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hill	Thornley Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NR 1429820333 School Website
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Scarr	Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RQ 01429820594 School Website
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Hunt	Thorndale Road Belmont DH1 2AQ 1913864761 School Website
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ashton	Fleming Field Shotton Durham County Durham DH6 2JQ 1915261531 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 4.72 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 6.30 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 7.75 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 10.42 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 11.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Special Occasions Cars 0191 372 2844 4 S Mews, Durham, Durham, DH6 1NS 0.07 Miles
Macs Taxis 0191 372 3786 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 1PA 0.88 Miles
Sherburn Taxis 0191 372 3388 Front St, Durham, Durham, DH6 1QY 2.05 Miles
Vip Taxis 01429 821999 Front Street Industrial Estate, Durham, Durham, DH6 3QZ 2.40 Miles
Haswell Taxis 0191 526 0601 12 Fleming Field, Durham, Durham, DH6 2JF 2.69 Miles
City Taxis 0191 384 5113 31 Coronation Av, Durham, Durham, DH1 1NJ 2.88 Miles
Pollys Taxis Durham 07774 634765 29 Clarence Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 5BB 3.02 Miles
Direct Taxis 0191 386 2002 Rennys La, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 3.06 Miles
Celebration Cars 0191 513 0917 Rennys Lane, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 3.06 Miles
Anne's Cars 07958 423393 3 Lambs Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 5DB 3.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Woodside Shadforth - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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East View Sherburn Hill - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ludworth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dunelm Road Thornley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornlaw Stanley Tce No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gore Hall Thornley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littletown - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grand View Sherburn - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cassop P.O. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thornley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherburn Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plough Haswell - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery - Dunelm Road	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Phoenix Medical Group	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Haswell Surgery	Front Street Haswell Plough Durham DH6 2EW
Belmont & Sherburn Medical Group 0191 3720441	Sherburn Surgery Gray Avenue Sherburn Village Durham County Durham DH6 1JE
Sherburn Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Gray Avenue Sherburn Village Durham DH6 1JE

Local Stores

Sherburn
Front Street
Sherburn Village
Durham
Durham
DH6 1HD
01913 720222
Store Website
1.74 miles

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SPAR Old Durham Road
Wheatley Hill
Old Durham Road
Durham
DH6 3LJ
01429823238
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 3.41 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 3.48 miles

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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.80 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 5.14 miles
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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 5.28 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 5.52 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.88 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 5.98 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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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 7.35 miles

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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 7.39 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.85 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 8.71 miles

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