Welcome to Whinfield

Whinfield Durham is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Darlington and is home to a population of around 1,000 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Whinfield Durham is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, intricate stonework, and a peaceful churchyard. Another historic building in the village is Whinfield Tower, a 14th-century fortified manor house that has been converted into a private residence.

Whinfield Durham is surrounded by stunning countryside, including the nearby River Tees and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with many scenic trails and paths to explore. Overall, Whinfield Durham is a charming and peaceful village that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Whinfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shirley Welsh	Augusta Close Darlington Durham DL1 3HT 01325240499 School Website
Springfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Gartland	Salters Lane South Darlington Durham DL1 2AN 01325254000 School Website
Haughton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Su Gill	Salters Lane South Darlington Durham DL1 2AN 01325254000 School Website
Beaumont Hill Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Lynch	Salters Lane South Darlington Durham DL1 2AN 01325254000 School Website
St Bedes Rc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Peter Norman	Kingsway Thompson Street East Darlington Durham DL1 3ES 01325466411 School Website
Red Hall Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Julie Davidson	Headingley Crescent Darlington Durham DL1 2ST 01325254770 School Website
Gurney Pease Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Sinclair	Dodsworth Street Darlington Durham DL1 2NG 01325380790 School Website
Harrowgate Hill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Abbott	Thompson Street West Darlington Durham DL3 0HZ 01325253300 School Website
Northwood Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Beach	Pendleton Road South Darlington Durham DL1 2HF 01325267222 School Website
St Aidans Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Dean Lythgoe	Hundens Lane Darlington Durham DL1 1LL 01325373770 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 1.54 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 2.02 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 3.17 Miles

Teesside Airport Perimeter Road, Eaglescliffe, Durham, DL2 1NL 4.33 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace2b Taxis 01325 480088 Dodsworth Street, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PA 1.12 Miles
Royal Cars 01325 466666 Wards Yard/37 Albert Hill, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PB 1.27 Miles
Premier Plus Cars 07964 123411 17 Harrowgate Village, Darlington, Durham, DL1 3AA 1.32 Miles
Home James Executive North East Ltd 01325 487253 Powerhouse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1JP 1.34 Miles
Chauffeur Boo 07928 026047 Broadway, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1EL 1.40 Miles
Taxis Of Darlington 07980 745483 5 Haven Close, Darlington, Durham, DL1 1PF 1.47 Miles
Billy's Taxis 07931 979788 Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND 1.72 Miles
United Taxis 01325 381999 35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU 1.83 Miles
Paul's Taxis 07828 285656 Reid Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6EX 1.96 Miles
Darlington Station Taxis 01325 468888 Station Concourse, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 2.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Whinfield Medical Practice 01325 481321	Whinfield Surgery Whinbush Way Darlington County Durham DL1 3RT
Denmark Street Surgery 01325 460731	Denmark Street Surgery Denmark Street Darlington County Durham DL3 0PD
Parkgate Surgery 01325 735000	Parkgate Health Centre Park Place Darlington County Durham DL1 5LW
Blacketts Medical Practice 01325 380640	Blacketts Med Practice 63-65 Bondgate Darlington County Durham DL3 7JR
Forsyth House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Primary Healthcare Darlington Ltd Forsyth House - Ground Floor 20 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7PL

Local Stores

West Auckland Road
25-58 West Auckland Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9EP
01325 356380
Store Website
2.43 miles

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SPAR Darlington
Haughton Road Service Station
Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 2LD
03303559216
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores, Darlington 3 Darlington North Retail Park Darlington County Durham DL1 2EE Website 1.45 miles

Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Group
289 Yarm Road Darlington County Durham DL1 1BA 01325 469165 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.63 miles
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Medivet Darlington - Duke Street
58 Duke Street Darlington County Durham DL3 7AN 01325 620968 darlington.duke.st@medivet.co.uk Website 2.18 miles

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Grange Vets
Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5SJ 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South Darlington County Durham DL3 7SQ 01325 380111 darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 2.24 miles
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Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd
57-59 Alverton Drive Faverdale Darlington County Durham DL3 0GA 01325 787 370 admin@darlingtonvetclinic.com 2.48 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 5.33 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 7.28 miles Eaglescliffe

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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 7.92 miles

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 9.60 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 11.72 miles

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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 12.23 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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