Welcome to Waterhouses

Waterhouses is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Waterhouses is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors who want to explore the history of the area. The church is also home to several important artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen.

Another important landmark in Waterhouses is the Waterhouses Viaduct. The viaduct was built in the 19th century and is a fine example of Victorian engineering. The viaduct spans the River Wear and is an important part of the local transportation network. The viaduct is also a popular destination for visitors who want to explore the history of the area and enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -3.2°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Esh Winning Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Hodgson	The Wynds Esh Winning Durham DH7 9BE 01913734701 School Website
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Keenan	Durham Road Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PA 1913734343 School Website
Stanley Crook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Christie	Wooley Terrace Stanley Crook Crook Durham DL15 9AN 01388762858 School Website
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Parker	Esh Village Durham County Durham DH7 9QY 1913731205 School Website
Esh Cofe (Aided) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Park	Front Street Esh Durham County Durham DH7 9QR 1913731324 School Website
Peases West Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Johnson	Billy Row Crook Durham DL15 9SZ 01388762380 School Website
New Brancepeth Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Louise Templeton	Rock Terrace New Brancepeth Durham DH7 7EU 1913730736 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Mcelhone	Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 1388762889 School Website
Hartside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Shawn Laws	Hartside Crook County Durham DL15 9NN 1388766686 School Website
Langley Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Walton	Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9XN 1913731398 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.83 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 7.29 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 8.71 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.66 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 11.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 2.53 Miles
D H 7 Taxis 0191 373 9333 24 South View, Durham, Durham, DH7 9YQ 3.29 Miles
S And J Taxi 0191 373 6899 52 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 9XB 3.33 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 3.42 Miles
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 3.44 Miles
Richardsons Private Hire 07946 625067 7 Victoria Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7NQ 3.50 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 3.55 Miles
Pb Taxis 0191 373 3144 8 Aden Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7TH 3.85 Miles
Taxi Firm 07910 512374 18 S View, Durham, Durham, DH7 7DE 3.88 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 394 9596 26 Stack Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QR 3.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hamilton Row Esh Winning - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buttons Place Waterhouses - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedley Hill Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osprey Close Esh Winning - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arbour Court Ave Esh Winning - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lymington Terrace Esh Winning - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Esh Winning Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Willow Road Esh Winning - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Rd Esh Winning - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Hedley Hope Tow Law - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilks Hill Esh Winning Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Terrace Billy Row - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Esh Winning 0191 3734232	Mackenzie House New Road House Esh Winning Durham County Durham DH7 9LA
North House Surgery 01388 762945	North House Surgery Hope Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HU
Sir Bobby Robson House	Rutherford Court Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9XD
Ushaw Moor 0191 3730202	Millyard House Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham County Durham DH7 7QH
Browney House Surgery 0191 3732860	Browney House Surgery Front St, Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9YT

Local Stores

Esh Winning
New House Road
Esh Winning
Durham
Durham
DH7 9JX
01913 734348
Store Website
0.99 miles

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SPAR Willington
Park View Garage
Willington
Crook
DL15 0DF
03303559235
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 3.36 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 3.80 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 5.14 miles
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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 6.20 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 6.40 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 6.42 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 6.26 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 9.11 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 11.07 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

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

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 11.26 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 11.98 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
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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