Welcome to West Blackdene

West Blackdene 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 has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists and visitors.

One of the most notable landmarks in West Blackdene is the St. Mary's Church. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and architecture.

West Blackdene is also home to a number of local businesses and shops. The village has a thriving economy and is known for its friendly and welcoming community. The village is home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional English cuisine. The village is also home to a number of local shops and markets, which sell a range of locally produced goods and crafts. Overall, West Blackdene is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -3.2°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Durham Sixth Form Centre Community School Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Beveridge	Providence Row The Sands The Sands Durham DH1 1SG 01913830708 School Website
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Other Independent School Ages:4-14 Head Teacher Mr Chris Gray	Claypath Durham DH1 1RH 7984619739 School Website
University Of Durham Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Stuart Corbridge	University Office Old Evet Durham DH1 3HP 1913342000 School Website
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turner	Kepier Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1PH 01913847284 School Website
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gaynor Davison	Laurel Avenue The Woodlands Durham DH1 2EY 01913868416 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Mill Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JQ 1913865611 School Website
St Hilds College Church Of England Aided Primary School Durham Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Alexandra Ryder	Renny's Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2HZ 01913847451 School Website
St Oswalds Church Of England Aided Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Hassall	Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ 01913868029 School Website
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Hammill	North End Durham DH1 4NG 1913848575 School Website
Durham School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Mclaughlin	Quarryheads Lane Durham DH1 4SZ 01917319270 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 0.78 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 5.15 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 9.57 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 10.16 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 10.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Northview Private Hire 0191 394 9596 Unit G10 Durham Business Centr, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HL 0.37 Miles
Pratts Taxis 0191 386 0700 Maven House, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 0.42 Miles
Paddy's Taxis Ltd 0191 386 6662 Blakeys Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 0.42 Miles
Bills Taxis 0191 386 7450 24 Pilgrims Way, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HB 0.44 Miles
Macs Taxis 0191 384 1329 Lenadale, Durham, Durham, DH1 2JW 0.51 Miles
Direct Taxis 0191 386 2002 Rennys La, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 0.96 Miles
Celebration Cars 0191 513 0917 Rennys Lane, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 0.96 Miles
New Durham Taxis 0191 386 5656 12 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 1.05 Miles
Comfy Taxi 0191 386 5656 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 1.05 Miles
Qtaxis 0191 383 0099 Durham Companions Club, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BJ 1.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Magdalane Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Riverside Ferens Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilgrims Way - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roosevelt Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claypath - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Edge Court North View - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Elvet Bus.Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Old Elvet Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Elvet - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Bailey - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palace Green - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Claypath & University Medical Group 0191 3746888	Claypath & Univ Med Group 26 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1QW
Gilesgate 0191 3864242	Gilesgate Medical Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2QQ
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX

Local Stores

Newton Hall
Carr House Drive
Newton Hall
Durham
Durham
DH1 5LT
01913 841088
Store Website
1.38 miles

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SPAR Belmont
Blue House Shopping Centre
High Street
Belmont
Durham
DH1 1AR
01913 757463
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.20 miles
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Animals Treated
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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 0.60 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 1.36 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 1.46 miles
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Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 4.93 miles


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Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street Fence Houses Houghton Le Spring Durham Tyne And Wear DH4 6LP 0191 385 9696 simplycats@simplycats.net Website 5.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.05 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 5.09 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.29 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 7.85 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 9.00 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

Location what3words stammer.corrode.montage

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 9.24 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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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Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
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