Welcome to Wheatley

Wheatley Durham is a city located in the northeastern part of England. It is the county town of County Durham and has a population of approximately 48,000 people. The city is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. It is also home to several prestigious universities, including Durham University, which is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the world.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wheatley Durham is Durham Cathedral. This stunning cathedral was built in the 11th century and is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Europe. The cathedral is also home to the Shrine of St. Cuthbert, which attracts thousands of pilgrims each year. Another popular attraction in the city is Durham Castle, which was built in the 11th century and is now home to Durham University's residential college.

Wheatley Durham is also known for its vibrant cultural scene. The city hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Durham Book Festival, the Durham Brass Festival, and the Durham International Festival. The city is also home to several museums and galleries, including the Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, the Oriental Museum, and the Durham Art Gallery. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, Wheatley Durham is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the northeast of England.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hill	Thornley Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NR 1429820333 School Website
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Scarr	Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RQ 01429820594 School Website
Thornley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Caine	Cooper's Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3DZ 01429820280 School Website
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ashton	Fleming Field Shotton Durham County Durham DH6 2JQ 1915261531 School Website
Wingate Community Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Miss Becky Wood	Partridge Terrace Wingate Durham TS28 5BD 01429838206 School Website
Shotton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Shaw	Grange Terrace Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2JP 01915262006 School Website
Deaf Hill Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Paul Newton	Station Road West Deaf Hill Trimdon Station Durham TS29 6BP 01429880358 School Website
Ludworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sones	Moor Crescent Ludworth Durham DH6 1LZ 01429820207 School Website
Wellfield Community School A Specialist Maths And Computing College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hammond	North Road East Wingate Durham TS28 5AX 01429838783 School Website
Wingate Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Marie-Louise Binks	Church Street Wingate Durham TS28 5AQ 01429836843 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 4.35 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.09 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 9.22 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 9.97 Miles

Seaton Carew Station Lane, Seaton Carew, Durham, TS25 1DW 10.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vip Taxis 01429 821999 Front Street Industrial Estate, Durham, Durham, DH6 3QZ 0.03 Miles
Haswell Taxis 0191 526 0601 12 Fleming Field, Durham, Durham, DH6 2JF 1.39 Miles
Peterlee Executive Cars 07739 949886 8 Donerston Grove, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1QH 2.18 Miles
Peterlee Airport Taxis 07739 949886 8 Donerston Grove, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1QH 2.18 Miles
Special Occasions Cars 0191 372 2844 4 S Mews, Durham, Durham, DH6 1NS 2.44 Miles
Peters Taxis 07824 789549 14 Furness Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2PB 2.49 Miles
Young's Taxis 0191 518 4242 2 Brancepeth, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1LU 2.55 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0191 518 2542 9 Hulme Court, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2NU 2.70 Miles
Amorus Executive Private Hire 07880 726315 Southway, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1DX 2.90 Miles
Macs Taxis 0191 372 3786 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 1PA 3.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wheatley Hill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Cain Terrace Wheatley Hill - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wingate Lane P.O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Gore Hall Thornley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornlaw Stanley Tce No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Shotton Colliery Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery - Wheatley Hill	Ashmore Terrace Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NP
The Surgery - Dunelm Road	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Phoenix Medical Group	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Bevan Medical Group 0191 5261643	Bevan Medical Group Bevan Grove Shotton Colliery County Durham DH6 2LQ
Station Road Surgery	Station Road Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2JL

Local Stores

Wheatley Hill
Quillstile Road
Wheatley Hill
Durham
Durham
DH6 3RF
01429 820473
Store Website
0.20 miles

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SPAR Old Durham Road
Wheatley Hill
Old Durham Road
Durham
DH6 3LJ
01429823238
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 3.82 miles

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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 4.17 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 5.82 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 6.19 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
7 East End Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS21 3AU 01740 622126 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk 6.48 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 6.74 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 3.78 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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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 5.11 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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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 6.57 miles

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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 8.35 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 9.39 miles

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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 9.52 miles

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