Welcome to Skerne Park

Skerne Park is a beautiful residential area located in the heart of Durham. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery and rolling hills surrounding the neighborhood. The community is made up of a mix of single-family homes and apartments, making it an ideal place for families and young professionals alike. Skerne Park is also home to a number of parks and recreational areas, including the popular Skerne Park itself, which offers a range of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy.

One of the most notable features of Skerne Park is its close proximity to Durham City Centre. The area is just a short walk or drive away from the city's many shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal location for those who want to be close to the action. Skerne Park is also well-connected to the rest of Durham, with easy access to major highways and public transportation options.

Another unique aspect of Skerne Park is its strong sense of community. The neighborhood is home to a number of community events and activities throughout the year, including festivals, fairs, and charity events. Residents of Skerne Park are known for their friendly and welcoming nature, making it a great place to live for those who value a strong sense of community and belonging. Overall, Skerne Park is a wonderful place to call home, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, convenience, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Skerne Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clair Gooding	Coleridge Gardens Darlington Durham DL1 5AJ 01325380831 School Website
Polam Hall School Free Schools Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Kate Reid	Grange Road Darlington Durham DL1 5PA 01325463383 School Website
St Augustines Rc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Whitehead	Beechwood Avenue Darlington Durham DL3 7HP 01325380819 School Website
The Rydal Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Armitage	Rydal Road Darlington Durham DL1 4BH 01325380784 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Marco Ramsay	Fenby Avenue Lascelles Park Darlington Durham DL1 4UB 01325380725 School Website
Borough Road Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dummett	Borough Road Darlington Durham DL1 1SG 01325380785 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Tim Fisher	Vane Terrace Darlington County Durham DL3 7AU 1325461315 School Website
Abbey Infants' School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Briggs	Cleveland Terrace Darlington County Durham DL3 8JA 1325749942 School Website
Firthmoor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Dixon	Ingleby Moor Crescent Darlington Durham DL1 4RW 01325244001 School Website
George Dent Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Helen Dummett	Elms Road Darlington Durham DL3 7PY 01325380802 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 0.66 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 1.63 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 3.48 Miles

Teesside Airport Perimeter Road, Eaglescliffe, Durham, DL2 1NL 5.15 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 6.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B C Radio Taxis 01325 466664 127 Victoria Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 5JJ 0.59 Miles
Darlington Station Taxis 01325 468888 Station Concourse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 0.67 Miles
Q7 Cars 01325 460088 Car Centre, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6LP 1.03 Miles
Royal Cars 01642 666666 1 Woodland Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7BJ 1.07 Miles
United Taxis 01325 381999 35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU 1.12 Miles
Taxis Of Darlington 07980 745483 5 Haven Close, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1PF 1.21 Miles
Billy's Taxis 07931 979788 Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND 1.38 Miles
Home James Executive North East Ltd 01325 487253 Powerhouse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1JP 1.38 Miles
Paul's Taxis 07828 285656 Reid Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6EX 1.50 Miles
Chauffeur Boo 07928 026047 Broadway, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1EL 1.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Skerne Park Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clifton Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lakeside - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Geneva Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Embankment - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackwell Moat House - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Neasham Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcrest Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darlington Station - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Mail House Front 1C Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Royal Mail House Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Royal Mail House (Back) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Neasham Road Surgery 01325 461128	Neasham Road Surgery 186 Neasham Road Darlington County Durham DL1 4YL
Clifton Court Medical Practice 01325 465646	Clifton Court Med Pract Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5JN
Feethams House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Feethams Darlington DL1 5RD
Feethams House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Feethams Darlington DL1 5RD
Parkgate Surgery 01325 735000	Parkgate Health Centre Park Place Darlington County Durham DL1 5LW

Local Stores

Cockerton
315-317 Woodland Road
Cockerton
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9AA
01325 468430
Store Website
1.79 miles

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SPAR Darlington
Haughton Road Service Station
Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 2LD
03303559216
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Darlington Vets4pets Ltd
199 Grange Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5NT 01325 351111 darlington@vets4pets.com Website 0.51 miles

Animals Treated
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Grange Vets
Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5SJ 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 0.71 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South Darlington County Durham DL3 7SQ 01325 380111 darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.95 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Darlington - Duke Street
58 Duke Street Darlington County Durham DL3 7AN 01325 620968 darlington.duke.st@medivet.co.uk Website 0.98 miles

Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Group
289 Yarm Road Darlington County Durham DL1 1BA 01325 469165 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.29 miles
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Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Darlington 3 Darlington North Retail Park Darlington County Durham DL1 2EE Website 1.58 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 6.72 miles

Location what3words progress.divides.apparatus

Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 8.71 miles Eaglescliffe

Location what3words chugging.pancakes.friction

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 10.54 miles

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 11.82 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

Location what3words rotate.entry.gains

Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 14.02 miles

Location what3words asleep.froth.boxing

Cod Beck Osmotherley
Quarry Ln Northallerton Lancashire DL6 3AL 14.04 miles Sheep Wash, Osmotherley Near Northallerton.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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