Welcome to Townfield

Townfield Durham is a small town located in the northeast 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 community. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the main attractions in Townfield Durham is the historic castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle is open to the public and offers guided tours, allowing visitors to learn about the history of the town and the castle itself. Another popular attraction is the local market, which takes place every Saturday and offers a range of locally produced goods, including fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade crafts, and artisanal foods.

Despite its small size, Townfield Durham has a thriving community, with a range of local clubs and societies catering to a variety of interests. There are sports clubs, music groups, and art societies, as well as a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. The town also has a number of excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families looking to settle in the area.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Rookhope Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Hodgkinson
Rookhope
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 2DA
01388517268
School Website
Stanhope Barrington Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Deb Cross
Westcroft
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 2NU
1388528218
School Website
Slaley First School
Community School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Angela Louise Hayward
Slaley Village
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 0AA
01434673220
School Website
Frosterley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Mary Clare Carr
Bridge End
Frosterley
Weardale
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 2SN
01388528358
School Website
St Johns Chapel Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson
Burnfoot
St Johns Chapel
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1QH
01388537332
School Website
Castleside Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Spence
Moorland Crescent
Castleside
Consett
Durham
DH8 9RG
01207508237
School Website
Whitley Chapel Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Karen North
Leazes Lane
Whitley Chapel
Steel
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 0HB
01434673294
School Website
Moorside Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Templeton
Chester Road
Moorside
Consett
County Durham
DH8 8EQ
1207509724
School Website
Wearhead Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson
Wearhead
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1BN
01388537265
School Website
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Cruise
Thornfield Road
The Grove
Consett
County Durham
DH8 8AX
1207503604
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Riding Mill
Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP
9.97 Miles
Corbridge
Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY
10.77 Miles
Stocksfield
Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ
10.82 Miles
Hexham
Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU
11.12 Miles
Prudhoe
Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR
13.05 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Dale Link Private Hire
01388 527766
Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ
4.91 Miles
Peter's Private Hire
01388 527812
1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU
5.08 Miles
Mels Taxis
07949 169191
Overdale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SN
7.83 Miles
Jeff's Taxis
07812 186639
33 Dunelm Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 8HP
7.96 Miles
Weardale Private Hire
01388 537800
5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ
8.00 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook
01388 763500
26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE
8.54 Miles
A1 Cabs
01207 501088
Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN
9.26 Miles
Whittonstall Taxis
07782 640753
Kipperlynn, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SQ
9.29 Miles
Neashams Taxis
01207 504425
20 Nelson Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA
9.34 Miles
Neasham Private Hire
01207 504425
21 Nelson St, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA
9.34 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Townfield
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntstanworth
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baybridge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blanchland Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Rookhope
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ruffside
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edmundbyers
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawleyside Stanhope - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashcroft Stanhope - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Stanhope - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastgate - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope P . O .
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Muggleswick
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Stanhope - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carterway Heads
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Weardale Practice
01388 528555
Dale Street
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 2XD
St John's Chapel
01388 537296
Hood Street
St John's Chapel
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 1QW
The Surgery
01207 509278
Consett Park Terrace
Consett
County Durham
DH8 8ET
Wolsingham Surgery
01388 527691
Market Place
Wolsingham
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3AB
Derwentside Gp Extended Access Service
07931 672199
83 Queens Road
Consett
County Durham
DH8 0BW
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Local Stores

St Johns Chapel
St Johns Chapel
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1QF
01388 537210
Store Website
5.04 miles
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SPAR Wolsingham
Mill Garage
Durham Road
Wolsingham
DL13 3JB
03303551158
Store Website
9.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 2PA
01388 528349
4.78 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Equines

Sheep/Goats

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2FJ
01388 528866
oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk
Website
4.94 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road
Consett
County Durham
DH8 5HE
01207 509997
info@vwestwayvets.com
Website
9.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Intake Veterinary Services Ltd
Peterel Field Business Village
Dipton Mill Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 2JT
01434 606033
vets@intakevets.com
Website
9.65 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9EQ
01434 700060
Website
10.43 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street
Leadgate
Consett
County Durham
DH8 7PP
01207 590340
info@princebishopvets.co.uk
Website
10.53 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library
Newbiggin
11.94 miles

Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre
Location
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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell
WOODS RD
12.91 miles

Location
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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
12.93 miles

From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.
Location
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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
12.98 miles

Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.
Location
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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
12.98 miles

Location
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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
12.98 miles

Start From The Tourist Information Centre.
Location
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