Welcome to Wickham Fell

Wickham Fell is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the city of Durham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wickham Fell is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors who want to explore the history of the village. The church is also home to several important artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen.

Another popular attraction in Wickham Fell is the local pub, The Black Bull. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a range of local beers and ales and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The pub also serves traditional English food, including fish and chips and Sunday roast dinners. The pub is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Cotherstone Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Lindsey Kidd	Cotherstone Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9QB 01833650491 School Website
Bowes Hutchinsons C Of E Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gibson	Bowes Barnard Castle Durham DL12 9LG 01833628291 School Website
Montalbo Nursery And Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Christopher Minikin	Fairfield Road Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8TN 01833637718 School Website
Teesdale School And Sixth Form Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cleckner	Prospect Place Barnard Castle DL12 8HH 1833638166 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Ann Box	Birch Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8JR 1833637029 School Website
St Johns Chapel Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Burnfoot St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1QH 01388537332 School Website
Green Lane Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Goffee	Green Lane Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8LG 01833690298 School Website
Woodland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Carr	Woodland Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 5RF 01388718271 School Website
Barnard Castle School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Jackson	Newgate Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8UN 01833690222 School Website
Frosterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mary Clare Carr	Bridge End Frosterley Weardale Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2SN 01388528358 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 14.77 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 15.13 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 17.88 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 18.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Weardale Private Hire 01388 537800 5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ 10.00 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 10.30 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 10.47 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 12.27 Miles
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 12.54 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 12.72 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 13.48 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 13.62 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 14.31 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 14.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carlbeck School - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelton Road End - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dent Bank - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Holwick - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newbiggin - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Mickleton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Green Mickleton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Forge Surgery 01833 640217	The Surgery Middleton-In-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0QE
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT
St John's Chapel 01388 537296	Hood Street St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1QW

Local Stores

Teesdale
9-12 Chapel Row
Middleton in Teesdale
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 0SN
01833 640860
Store Website
1.65 miles

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SPAR Wolsingham
Mill Garage
Durham Road
Wolsingham
DL13 3JB
03303551158
Store Website
12.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 8.59 miles
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Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 10.49 miles

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre Stanhope County Durham DL13 2FJ 01388 528866 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 10.52 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 11.61 miles

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Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 13.38 miles
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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 14.60 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 1.64 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 1.64 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 1.64 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 3.02 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 16.12 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 22.29 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8.4°C	7.5°C	6.6°C	6°C	8.9°C	10°C	14.7°C	19.6°C	22.4°C	21.1°C	18.1°C	15.3°C
Feels Like	6.3°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	7.4°C	13.6°C	19.3°C	23.2°C	21°C	18.1°C	15.2°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy
Temp	12.7°C	10°C	8.1°C	6.6°C	9.1°C	12.3°C	14.9°C	16.7°C	17°C	15.9°C	14°C	11.2°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	9.3°C	7.7°C	6.5°C	8.1°C	11.1°C	14.5°C	16.6°C	16.9°C	15.9°C	13.5°C	9.6°C

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Temp	10.1°C	7.9°C	6.5°C	6.1°C	7.4°C	9.3°C	11.5°C	12.8°C	13.2°C	12.8°C	12.1°C	11.3°C
Feels Like	8.2°C	5.6°C	3.8°C	3.2°C	5.1°C	7.8°C	10.3°C	12.1°C	12.8°C	12.6°C	11.9°C	10.5°C

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