Welcome to Waskerley

Waskerley is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated in the Derwent Valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Waskerley is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 18th-century Waskerley Hall and the 13th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions in Waskerley is the Derwent Reservoir, which is located just a few miles from the village. The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and other water sports, and it is surrounded by scenic walking trails. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the River Derwent, which runs through the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Waskerley has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a pub, as well as a number of shops and cafes. Waskerley is also well-connected to the rest of the region, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities such as Durham and Newcastle. Overall, Waskerley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Castleside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Spence	Moorland Crescent Castleside Consett Durham DH8 9RG 01207508237 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
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
The Grove Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Atkinson	Oakfield Lane The Grove Consett Durham DH8 8AP 01207502938 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Pemberton Road Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 8JD 1207502657 School Website
Derwentside College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Chris Todd	Front Street Consett County Durham DH8 5EE 1207585900 School Website
Delta Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hillary	Parliament Street Consett County Durham DH8 5DH 1207502680
Benfieldside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr C Addison	Moorlands Blackhill Consett Durham DH8 0JX 01207591369 School Website
Delves Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Woods	Delves Lane Consett Durham DH8 7ES 01207503984 School Website
Learning For Life Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Miss M Matthewson	Herbert Street Consett County Durham DH8 6AE 1207509936 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 9.70 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 9.99 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 11.28 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 11.70 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 12.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jeff's Taxis 07812 186639 33 Dunelm Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 8HP 3.44 Miles
A1 Cabs 01207 501088 Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN 4.63 Miles
Neasham Private Hire 01207 504425 21 Nelson St, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 4.82 Miles
Neashams Taxis 01207 504425 20 Nelson Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 4.82 Miles
Jacksons Taxis 01207 502266 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RQ 4.83 Miles
Delves Taxis 01207 590139 45 Fellside, Consett, Durham, DH8 7AW 4.84 Miles
E W M S Cars Ltd 01207 590303 Forster Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7JU 4.89 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 4.95 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01207 509770 13 Trafalgar Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5HE 4.95 Miles
L And M Taxis 01207 506018 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7BD 5.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Muggleswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Consett Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowley Durham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maudville - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Court - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mosswood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tunstall Wolsingham - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edmundbyers Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorside Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Surrey Crescent - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grove - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carterway Heads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priestman Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01207 509278	Consett Park Terrace Consett County Durham DH8 8ET
Consett Medical Centre 01207 583400	Consett Medical Centre Station Yard Consett County Durham DH8 5YA
The Weardale Practice 01388 528555	Dale Street Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2XD
Queens Road Surgery 01207 585890	Queens Road Surgery 83 Queens Road, Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Derwentside Gp Extended Access Service 07931 672199	83 Queens Road Consett County Durham DH8 0BW

Local Stores

Stanhope
35 Front Street
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 2UY
01388 528219
Store Website
5.20 miles

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SPAR Wolsingham
Mill Garage
Durham Road
Wolsingham
DL13 3JB
03303551158
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 5.00 miles
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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 5.18 miles

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Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 5.27 miles

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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 6.01 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 6.18 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 8.39 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 9.42 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 9.46 miles

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 11.04 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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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 11.58 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 12.20 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 14.00 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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