Welcome to West Auckland

West Auckland is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles west of the city of Durham and has a population of around 2,500 people. The village is known for its rich history, particularly its connection to the sport of football. In 1909, the West Auckland Football Club won the Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy, which was a precursor to the modern-day World Cup. The team was made up of local miners and was the first British team to win an international football tournament.

In addition to its football history, West Auckland is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable is the St. Helen's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Other notable landmarks in the village include the West Auckland War Memorial and the West Auckland Community Centre, which hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

Despite its small size, West Auckland is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village has a number of local shops and businesses, as well as several pubs and restaurants. It is also home to a primary school and a number of community groups and organizations. Overall, West Auckland is a charming and historic village that offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of County Durham.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Copeland Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lindsey Kidd	West Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9JJ 01388832576 School Website
Oakley Cross Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Atkinson	Lomond Walk West Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9UD 01388833186 School Website
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Elmes	Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9EN 01388604168 School Website
Ramshaw Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Liz Sturrock	Oaks Bank Evenwood Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 9SD 01388832411 School Website
Toft Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Nesbitt	Toft Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 0JA 01388832393 School Website
Evenwood Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Vollans	New Road Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9QZ 1388832047 School Website
Woodhouse Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Smith	Walker Drive Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6QW 01388602885 School Website
Bishop Auckland College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Natalie Davison-Terranova	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JZ 1388443000 School Website
St Johns School And Sixth Form College A Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Byron	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6JT 01388603246 School Website
Escomb Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Gill	Three Lane Ends Escomb Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7SR 01388603273 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 2.94 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 3.50 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.34 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 5.61 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 9.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 0.89 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 0.97 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 1.28 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 1.57 Miles
R And S Taxis 01388 458228 36 Lowther Rd, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6QU 1.90 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 2.30 Miles
Mc's Taxis 01388 604357 24 Worcester Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6UZ 2.34 Miles
Elite Taxis 01388 602500 5 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 2.36 Miles
Jeds Taxis 01388 661188 8 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 2.36 Miles
Tailor Made Travel 01388 665555 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6LE 2.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Windermere Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copeland Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brewery - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monteith Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Gardens - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Auckland Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wheatsheaf - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melrose Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Davis Avenue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maude Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairfield Estate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Evenwood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Centre Evenwood - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church St High Etherley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Helens, Auckland 01388 604163	The Surgery 16 Manor Road St Helens Auckland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9EP
Evenwood Medical Practice 01388 832236	Copeland Lane Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9SU
Stones End	1 Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9RE
Toft Hill 01388 834843	The Surgery 51 Toft Hill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0JA
Auckland Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Old Fire House Watling Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6RP

Local Stores

Cockfield
Prospect Square
Front Street Cockfield
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 5ED
01388 718360
Store Website
3.34 miles

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SPAR West Auckland
The Old Church Hall
Station Rd
West Auckland
Bishop Auckland
DL14 9HE
01388 835331
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 2.49 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 2.57 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 3.17 miles
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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 5.88 miles
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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 6.01 miles

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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 6.30 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 10.75 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 14.28 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 14.28 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 14.28 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 14.81 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 15.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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