Welcome to Spennymoor

Spennymoor is a small town located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles south of Durham city and has a population of around 20,000 people. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Spennymoor became a hub for coal mining and the town grew rapidly as a result. Today, Spennymoor is a bustling town with a range of amenities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

One of the most notable attractions in Spennymoor is the Spennymoor Settlement, a community centre that was established in 1930. The Settlement offers a range of activities and services for local residents, including a library, a gym, and a café. The centre also hosts a number of events throughout the year, such as craft fairs and music festivals. Another popular attraction in Spennymoor is the Jubilee Park, a large public park that features a children's play area, a skate park, and a football pitch.

Despite its small size, Spennymoor has a thriving arts scene. The town is home to a number of artists and musicians, and there are several galleries and performance spaces in the area. The Spennymoor Art Group, for example, is a local organisation that promotes the work of local artists and hosts regular exhibitions. The town also has a strong tradition of brass band music, with several bands based in the area. The Spennymoor Town Band, which was founded in 1910, is one of the oldest and most respected brass bands in the region.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rosa Street Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Ashton	Rosa Street Spennymoor Durham DL16 7NA 01388815427 School Website
Whitworth Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Stone	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor County Durham DL16 7LN 1388824800 School Website
Middlestone Moor Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Richardson	Rock Road Durham County Durham DL16 7DA 1388816351 School Website
The Oaks Secondary School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea English	Rock Road Spennymoor DL16 7DB 01388827380
The Meadows School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss S Took	Whitworth Lane Spennymoor DL16 7QW 01388811178 School Website
King Street Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Joanne Bromley	High Grange Road Spennymoor Durham DL16 6RA 01388816078 School Website
Ox Close Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Harrison	Ox Close Crescent Spennymoor Durham DL16 6RU 01388814860 School Website
Oxclose Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Miss Daniel Harrison	Oxclose Crescent Spennymoor Durham DL16 6RU 01388814970 School Website
North Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Monk	Bessemer Green Spennymoor Durham DL16 6PP 01388815943 School Website
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Thompson	Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6SL 1388814285 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 3.68 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 4.76 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 5.53 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.93 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 6.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kiddi Cabs 01388 420788 26 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7LE 0.02 Miles
C A B Sedgefield And District 01388 825400 71 High Street, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6BB 0.25 Miles
W P M Taxis 07763 575912 15 Westfields, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6UF 0.42 Miles
Henrys Taxis 01388 819743 17 Briar Cl, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7EQ 0.50 Miles
Ian's Taxis 01388 814744 12 Brook St, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6DR 0.61 Miles
Amber Travel 01388 812614 12 Mayfields, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6RN 0.62 Miles
Hoys Taxis 01388 810099 67 Moorside, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7DY 0.63 Miles
Spennymoor Taxis 01388 815544 15 Lyne Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7AE 0.63 Miles
Scotts Taxis 01388 815566 19 Gerrard St, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6DY 0.69 Miles
Caring Cars 01388 420966 2 Low Grange Rd, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6DT 0.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clyde Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Pauls Gardens - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grayson Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkwood Precinct Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Central Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parkside - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spennymoor Post Office Iceland Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co Op Holborn Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Asda St Andrews Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
King Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aged Miners Homes - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Vue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayfields - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlestone Moor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnfield Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road Site - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6BQ
Bishops Close Medical Practice 01388 811455	Spennymoor Health Centre Bishop's Close Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6ED

Local Stores

Ferryhill
9-10 Market Place
Ferryhill
Durham
DL17 8JN
01740 652719
Store Website
2.13 miles

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SPAR Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Service Station
Parkhead Road
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
DL14 8QE
01388 663101
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 0.31 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 0.83 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 1.84 miles


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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.48 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 4.19 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 4.27 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.36 miles

Location what3words film.nature.soaps

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 9.69 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

Location what3words infringe.analogy.grandest

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 9.96 miles

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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 11.12 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 13.19 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

Location what3words stammer.corrode.montage

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 13.46 miles

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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	-14.6°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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