Welcome to Witton le Wear

Witton-le-Wear is a small village located in County Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Witton-le-Wear is the St. Philip and St. James Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Witton-le-Wear is also home to a number of local businesses including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village is known for its strong sense of community and many residents are actively involved in local events and activities. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a village show. Overall, Witton-le-Wear is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Witton-Le-Wear Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Shawn Laws	Witton-Le-Wear Primary School 31 St James Gardens Witton-Le-Wear Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0BG 1388488350 School Website
Howden-Le-Wear Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Baines	School Street Howden-Le-Wear Crook County Durham DL15 8HJ 1388763287 School Website
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenna Ellison	The Baltic Witton Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0EP 1388603632 School Website
Hamsterley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Maughan	Hamsterley Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 3QF 01388488279 School Website
Toft Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Nesbitt	Toft Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 0JA 01388832393 School Website
Escomb Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Gill	Three Lane Ends Escomb Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7SR 01388603273 School Website
Crook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antonella Lupton	Croft Avenue Crook Durham DL15 8QG 01388762400 School Website
Hunwick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Stuart Joyce	Church Lane Hunwick Crook Durham DL15 0JX 01388602150 School Website
Hartside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Shawn Laws	Hartside Crook County Durham DL15 9NN 1388766686 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Mcelhone	Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 1388762889 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 4.08 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 6.16 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 8.35 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 8.38 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 10.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 0.17 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 1.74 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 2.06 Miles
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 2.81 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 2.94 Miles
Jamie's Taxis 01388 606267 44 Newton Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7RP 3.26 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 3.36 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 3.39 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 3.39 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 3.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West End Witton Le Wear - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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St James Gardens - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Junction - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hargill Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howden Le Wear Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Grange Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Phoenix Row - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Witton Park - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamsterley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Witton Park - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Toft Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Bitchburn - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Toft Hill 01388 834843	The Surgery 51 Toft Hill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0JA
North House Surgery 01388 762945	North House Surgery Hope Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HU
St Helens, Auckland 01388 604163	The Surgery 16 Manor Road St Helens Auckland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9EP
Stones End	1 Stones End Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9RE
Evenwood Medical Practice 01388 832236	Copeland Lane Evenwood Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 9SU

Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
4.07 miles

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SPAR Bridge End Service Station
Bridge End Service Station
Bridge Street
Houden-le-Wear
Crook
DL15 8ES
01388 765087
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.87 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 3.32 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 4.21 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 4.60 miles

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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 5.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 12.41 miles

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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 12.44 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 12.95 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 12.95 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 12.95 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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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 14.95 miles

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