Welcome to Witton Gilbert

Witton Gilbert is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles west of Durham city and has a population of around 2,000 people. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Witetune. The name Witton Gilbert is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "wic" meaning dairy farm and "tun" meaning settlement.

The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael and All Angels Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Another notable building in the village is the Witton Castle, which was built in the 15th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs.

Witton Gilbert is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located on the edge of the Durham Dales and is close to several nature reserves, including the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and the Durham Wildlife Trust. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. Overall, Witton Gilbert is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Witton Gilbert Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Nelson	Sacriston Lane Witton Gilbert Durham DH7 6TF 01913710424 School Website
Sacriston Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Parks	Witton Road Sacriston Durham DH7 6LQ 1913710777 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sam Clarke	Front Street Sacriston Durham County Durham DH7 6AB 1913710272 School Website
Bearpark Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Clements	Colliery Road Bearpark Durham DH7 7AU 01913848958 School Website
Langley Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Walton	Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9XN 1913731398 School Website
Durham Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Alison Jobling	Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG 1913730336 School Website
New College Durham Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Broadbent	Framwellgate Moor Centre Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ES 1913754000 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Keenan	Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham County Durham DH7 7LF 1913730355 School Website
Silver Tree Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Maughan	Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7LF 01913730622 School Website
Nettlesworth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Lee	Front Street Nettlesworth Chester Le Street Durham DH2 3PF 01913710444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 2.89 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 4.15 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 10.04 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 10.25 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 10.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colors Taxis And Mini Buses 0191 371 2727 Witton Gilbert, Durham, Durham, DH7 6TQ 0.17 Miles
Colors Private Hire 0191 371 2727 Strathwre Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 6TQ 0.17 Miles
Chas's Taxis 0191 371 1488 13 Gregson Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 6HU 1.10 Miles
Blakey Taxis 0191 371 0322 6 Parkside, Durham, Durham, DH7 6JU 1.21 Miles
Pb Taxis 0191 373 3144 8 Aden Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7TH 1.36 Miles
S And J Taxi 0191 373 6899 52 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 9XB 1.44 Miles
D H 7 Taxis 0191 373 9333 24 South View, Durham, Durham, DH7 9YQ 1.50 Miles
Mr Lee Wilson M And L Taxis 0191 371 1640 36 West Hills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY 1.53 Miles
M And L Taxis 0191 371 1640 36 Westhills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY 1.53 Miles
Taxi Firm 07910 512374 18 S View, Durham, Durham, DH7 7DE 1.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Witton Gilbert P . O . Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sacriston Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Findon Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kaysburn Sacriston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Findon Hill Sacriston - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sacriston Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Sacriston - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Viola Crescent Sacriston - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plawsworth Road Sacriston - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilltop View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsway Langley Park - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Top Esh - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midhill Close Langley Park - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Park Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Quarry Crescent Bearpark - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chester-Le-St Gp Extended Access Service 07702 952152	Chester-Le-St Health Ltd Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JW
Sacriston Medical Centre 0191 3710232	Sacriston Medical Centre Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JW
Lanchester Road Hospital	Lanchester Road Durham County Durham DH1 5RD
Browney House Surgery 0191 3732860	Browney House Surgery Front St, Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9YT
Sir Bobby Robson House	Rutherford Court Langley Park Durham County Durham DH7 9XD

Local Stores

Quebec Street
36-38 Quebec Street
Langley Park
Durham
Durham
DH7 9UU
01913 737609
Store Website
1.54 miles

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SPAR Red Tile Service Station
Red Tile Service Station
Kaysburn Road Ends
Witton Gilbert
DH7 6TJ
0191 373 5324
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 2.33 miles
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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 2.64 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.68 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 4.04 miles
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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 4.20 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 4.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 2.25 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 4.50 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 7.43 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.85 miles

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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 8.74 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 8.82 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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