Welcome to Piercebridge

Piercebridge is a small village located in the northern part of Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Tees and is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The village is home to several historic landmarks, including the remains of a Roman bridge that once spanned the river. The bridge was built in the 2nd century AD and was an important crossing point for the Roman army.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Piercebridge is also known for its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The River Tees is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several local companies that offer guided tours of the river.

Despite its small size, Piercebridge is a vibrant community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a small grocery store. There are also several community events held throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market, which bring residents and visitors together to celebrate the local culture and traditions.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
High Coniscliffe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Aitken	Ulnaby Lane High Coniscliffe Darlington County Durham DL2 2LL 1325374412 School Website
Trinity Academy Eppleby Forcett Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Mclean	Eppleby Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7AY 1325718298 School Website
Gainford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Riley	Low Road Gainford Darlington Durham DL2 3DR 01325730274 School Website
Embleton View Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gary Robinson	Westgate House Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 8TF 1325288722 School Website
Wyvern Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Owen Inglis	Eggleston View Darlington County Durham DL3 9SH 1325351377 School Website
Mount Pleasant Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Pavey	Newton Lane Darlington County Durham DL3 9HE 1325244950 School Website
Marchbank Free School Free Schools Special Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Caroline Green	Mowden Hall Barnes Road Darlington Durham DL3 9BL 01325254670 School Website
Hummersknott Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Merifield	Edinburgh Drive Darlington Durham DL3 8AR 01325241191 School Website
Mowden Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter King	Conyers Avenue Darlington Durham DL3 9DE 01325380820 School Website
Mowden Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Peter King	Bushel Hill Drive Darlington Durham DL3 9QG 01325380820 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 4.86 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 5.27 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 5.77 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 6.54 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 6.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxis In Darlington 01325 582002 Merrybent Drive, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2JZ 2.47 Miles
Deans Vip Cars 01325 353855 2 Bushel Hill Ct, Darlington, Durham, DL3 9QF 3.50 Miles
Paul's Taxis 07828 285656 Reid Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6EX 4.48 Miles
Royal Cars 01642 666666 1 Woodland Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7BJ 4.58 Miles
Q7 Cars 01325 460088 Car Centre, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6LP 4.70 Miles
Billy's Taxis 07931 979788 Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND 4.80 Miles
United Taxis 01325 381999 35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU 4.87 Miles
Royal Cars 01325 466666 Wards Yard/37 Albert Hill, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2PB 5.17 Miles
A B C Radio Taxis 01325 466664 127 Victoria Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 5JJ 5.19 Miles
Premier Plus Cars 07964 123411 17 Harrowgate Village, Darlington, Durham, DL1 3AA 5.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Piercebridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Coniscliffe Darlington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manfield - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merrybent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerhouse Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Corner - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walworth - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eden Crest Gainford - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eppleby Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gainford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Coniscliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldbrough St John Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Green Albrough - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Terrace - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gainford Surgery 01325 730204	Main Road Gainford Darlington County Durham DL2 3BE
Doctors Lane Surgery 01325 374332	Doctors Lane Surgery Aldbrough St John Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7TH
West Park Hospital	Edward Pease Way Darlington County Durham DL2 2TS
Carmel Medical Practice 01325 520794	Carmel Medical Practice Nunnery Lane Darlington County Durham DL3 8SQ
Moorlands Surgery 01325 469168	Moorlands Surgery 139A Willow Road Darlington County Durham DL3 9JP

Local Stores

Mowden
102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9XT
01325 461382
Store Website
3.31 miles

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SPAR Heighinton
9-11
Church View
Heighinton
DL5 6PN
01325 313144
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 3.35 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 3.86 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 4.57 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 4.61 miles

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Darlington Vets4pets Ltd
199 Grange Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5NT 01325 351111 darlington@vets4pets.com Website 4.70 miles

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Grange Vets
Victoria Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5SJ 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 4.84 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 11.48 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 11.89 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 13.47 miles Eaglescliffe

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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 15.74 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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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 16.79 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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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 17.65 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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