Welcome to Swalwell

Swalwell Durham is a small town located in the northern part of England. It is situated in the county of Durham and has a population of around 10,000 people. The town is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly locals. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the charm of rural England.

One of the main attractions in Swalwell Durham is the Durham Cathedral. This magnificent building is over 900 years old and is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Europe. The cathedral is also home to the Shrine of St. Cuthbert, one of the most important Christian relics in England. Visitors can take a guided tour of the cathedral and learn about its fascinating history.

Another popular attraction in Swalwell Durham is the Beamish Museum. This open-air museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the North East of England. Visitors can explore a recreated 1900s town, complete with shops, houses, and a school. There is also a working farm, a steam railway, and a coal mine to explore. The museum is a great place to learn about the history of the region and experience what life was like in the past.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -2.7°C

Wind: 20.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Blaydon West Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Brown	Blaydon Bank Blaydon Tyne And Wear NE21 4PY 01914143286 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Naughton	Croftdale Road Blaydon-On-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 4BG 1914143108 School Website
Parkhead Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Paula Bailey	Park Lane Winlaton Blaydon Tyne And Wear NE21 6LT 01914335618 School Website
St Thomas More Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jillian Turner	Croftdale Road Blaydon Tyne And Wear NE21 4BQ 01914990111 School Website
Swalwell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Hocking	South View Terrace Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 3HZ 01914334000 School Website
Front Street Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Gladstone	North View Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 4AY 01914881941 School Website
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Bullerwell	Bell's Close Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE15 6XX 1912675677 School Website
Winlaton West Lane Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Colette Bell	West Lane Winlaton Blaydon Tyne And Wear NE21 6PH 01914142557 School Website
Fellside Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Hood	Fellside Road Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 5AY 01914887486 School Website
Whickham School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Fraser Turnbull	Burnthouse Lane Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 5AR 01914960026 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 0.83 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 1.43 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 2.47 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 3.49 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 3.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avm Hire 0191 499 0654 5 Hills Court, Blaydon, Tyne And Wear, NE21 5NH 0.76 Miles
Swalwell Cabs 0191 488 0965 2B Napier Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 3BS 0.79 Miles
Axwell And Swalwell Taxis 0191 414 1414 2A Napier Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 3BS 0.79 Miles
Swalwell Cars Ltd 0191 466 1009 2B Napier Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 3BS 0.79 Miles
A 1 Taxis 0191 241 4444 4A Denton Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 7BD 0.97 Miles
Blaydon Cab Co 0191 414 0060 28 The Garth, Blaydon, Tyne And Wear, NE21 6DD 1.05 Miles
Craigs Taxis 0191 488 1308 32 Amberley Walk, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 5HU 1.59 Miles
New-Lem Taxis 0191 264 1752 Lemington Labour Club/Union Hall Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE15 7JS 1.86 Miles
Aaa Taxis 0191 242 2222 688 West Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE5 2UR 1.89 Miles
Geordie Cabs 0191 273 2311 Gerald Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE4 8QJ 1.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shibdon Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Jet Garage - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Content Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shibdon Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blaydon Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cowan Road Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Blaydon Do Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Loup Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Factory Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whiteley Road Weekday Last Collection:18:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blaydon Primary Care Centre	Shibdon Road Blaydon-On-Tyne NE21 5NW
Blaydon Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shibdon Road Blaydon-On-Tyne NE21 5NW
Blaydon Gp Led Practice 0191 2834600	Blaydon Gp Led Practice Blaydon Pcc, Shibdon Rd Blaydon On Tyne Tyne & Wear NE21 5NW
Chainbridge Medical Partnership 0191 4990965	Chainbridge Medical Pship Shibdon Road Blaydon Tyne & Wear NE21 5AE
Oldwell Surgery 0191 5002023	Oldwell Surgery 10 Front Street Winlaton Tyne And Wear NE21 4RD

Local Stores

Winlaton
Front Street
Winlaton
Blaydon-on-Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE21 6DD
01914 142417
Store Website
0.99 miles

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SPAR Great Winlaton
Church Street
Winlaton
Blaydon
NE21 6AP
01914 140755
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
19A Shibdon Road Blaydon-On-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5AE 0191 414 7651 info@westwayvets.com Website 0.67 miles
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Blue Star Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic Commercial Hotel Commercial Street, Winlaton Blaydon On Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5QX 0191 4144233 sorepawsvets.winlaton@outlook.com Website 0.86 miles

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Gateshead Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6B, Cameron Retail Park Metro Centre Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE11 9XS gateshead@vets4pets.com 0.88 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centre T/A Whickham Veterinary Centre
7 St Mary'S Green Whickham Tyne And Wear NE16 4DN 0191 488 4113 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.22 miles
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Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Group
2 Front Street The Orchard Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE16 4EL 0191 488 3092 enquiries@thevetsplace.co.uk 1.48 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centres Ltd
440 West Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE5 2ER 0191 274 7910 info@westwayvets.com 1.99 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 1.51 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

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 2.65 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

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 2.77 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 4.38 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 4.39 miles

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Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 4.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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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