Welcome to West Rainton

West Rainton is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Durham city centre and has a population of around 2,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. West Rainton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several collieries operating in the area until the mid-20th century.

Despite its small size, West Rainton has a strong sense of community and a range of amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. There is also a community centre which hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival. West Rainton is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Durham and other nearby towns.

One of the main attractions of West Rainton is its proximity to the beautiful Durham countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque farmland, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are several walking routes in the area, including the popular Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Overall, West Rainton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Local Schools

School Details
West Rainton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Mcdonough
West Rainton
Houghton Le Spring
Durham
DH4 6RN
01915843805
School Website
East Rainton Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Toole
School Road
East Rainton
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 9RA
01915536505
School Website
Hetton Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Vicky Pinkney
North Road
Hetton-Le-Hole
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 9JZ
1915623322
School Website
Hetton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss N Hill
Moorsley Road
Hetton-Le-Hole
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 9ND
01915623323
School Website
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sonia Fraser
Durham Road
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 8NF
1915840542
School Website
Dubmire Primary
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Emma Jarvis
Britannia Terrace
Fence Houses
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH4 6HL
1915005958
School Website
Pittington Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Lee
Hallgarth Lane
Pittington
Durham
DH6 1AF
01913720314
School Website
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-4
Head Teacher
Mrs Ailsa Higgins
Four Lane Ends
Hetton-Le-Hole
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 0AH
01915170808
School Website
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kim Bushby
Four Lane Ends
Hetton-Le-Hole
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 0AH
1915634200
School Website
Kepier
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Ashton
Dairy Lane
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH4 5BH
01915128960
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street
Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE
4.14 Miles
Durham
North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB
4.20 Miles
Sunderland
Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP
7.68 Miles
Horden
South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA
8.35 Miles
Heworth
Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE
9.68 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
John's Taxi Service
07908 851191
., Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 9LU
1.53 Miles
Houghton And Rainton Taxis
0191 584 8503
4 Highfield Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6NE
1.59 Miles
Fencehouses Taxis
0191 385 8000
10 Britannia Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6LJ
1.71 Miles
Cliff's Private Hire Taxis
07939 213008
4A Front Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6LR
1.71 Miles
Caroline Taxis
0191 517 0707
Unit 8/Colliery La, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 0BG
1.96 Miles
Houghton And Reinton Taxis
0191 584 8530
5 Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DJ
2.02 Miles
Taxi Hire
0191 584 8500
5A Durham Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DJ
2.02 Miles
Houghton And Rainton Taxis
0191 584 8899
5A Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DJ
2.02 Miles
Ideal Taxis
0191 584 1222
Pottery Yard, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4BA
2.13 Miles
City Taxis
0191 384 5113
31 Coronation Av, Durham, Durham, DH1 1NJ
2.21 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Rainton
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School Avenue - D
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Rainton Gate - D
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Pontop - D
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Low Station Road Leamside - D
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Durham Road East Rainton
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High Moorsley Hetton Le Hole - D
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Low Pittington - D
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Rainton Bridge
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Mill Inn - D
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Airedale Gdns Hetton Le Hole
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Dunelm Drive - D
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Coalford Lane - D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
West Rainton Surgery
0191 5843809
The Surgery,Woodland View
West Rainton
Houghton-Le-Spring
County Durham
DH4 6RQ
Hetton Group Practice
0191 5261177
Hetton Group Practice
Hetton M/C,Francis Way
Hetton-Le-Hole
Tyne & Wear
DH5 9EZ
Icar
0191 5025660
Houghton Pcc
Brinkburn Crescent
Houghton Le Spring
Sunderland
DH4 5GU
Kepier Medical Practice
0191 5842106
Kepier Medical Practice
Leyburn Grove
Houghton-Le-Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 5EQ
Houghton Medical Group,
0191 5842154
Houghton Medical Group
The Health Ctr,Church St
Houghton-Le-Spring
Tyne & Wear
DH4 4DN
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Local Stores

Great Lumley - Front Street
Front Street
Great Lumley
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH3 4JB
01913 886530
Store Website
2.41 miles
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SPAR Bells Hill Service Station
Bells Hill Service Station
A690
West Rainton
Houghton-le-Spring
DH4 6RG
0191 584 2813
Store Website
0.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street
Fence Houses
Houghton Le Spring
Durham
Tyne And Wear
DH4 6LP
0191 385 9696
simplycats@simplycats.net
Website
1.77 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

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Westway Veterinary Centres Ltd
Houghton Business Centre
Lake Road
Houghton Le Spring
County Durham
DH5 8BJ
0191 512 6600
houghton@westwayvets.com
Website
2.26 miles
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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
3.21 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate
Durham
County Durham
DH1 1JA
0191 384 7609
dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk
Website
3.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Birds

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Cats

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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
3.60 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc
1 Hall Street
South Hetton
Durham
County Durham
DH6 2TU
0191 526 2963
3.62 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
3.63 miles

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

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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
5.41 miles

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

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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
6.29 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
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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
6.67 miles

Next To Dragon Vets
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