Welcome to Shotton

Shotton is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Morpeth and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Shotton is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet and rural lifestyle.

One of the main attractions in Shotton is the St. Saviour's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Shotton is the local pub, The Plough Inn. The pub is known for its friendly atmosphere and serves a range of traditional British dishes.

Shotton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a hair salon. The village has a strong sense of community and residents often come together for events such as the annual village fete. Overall, Shotton is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 19 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Academy At Shotton Hall Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Hook	Passfield Way Peterlee Durham SR8 1AU 01915180222 School Website
Shotton Hall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Bowmaker	Waveney Road Peterlee Durham SR8 1NX 01915864515 School Website
Howletch Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Beattie	Pennine Drive Peterlee Durham SR8 2NQ 01915862765 School Website
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Graham	Westway Peterlee County Durham SR8 1DE 1915862264 School Website
St Bede's Catholic School And Byron Sixth Form College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Cessford	Westway Peterlee County Durham SR8 1DE 1915876220 School Website
East Durham College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Duncan	Willerby Grove Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RN 1915182000 School Website
Apollo Studio Academy Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Whelan	Willerby Grove Peterlee Durham SR8 2RN 01915185595 School Website
Acre Rigg Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Longstaff	Acre Rigg Road Peterlee Durham SR8 2DU 01915864437 School Website
Acre Rigg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Julie Craggs	Acre Rigg Road Peterlee Durham SR8 2DU 01915862915 School Website
Wingate Community Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Miss Becky Wood	Partridge Terrace Wingate Durham TS28 5BD 01429838206 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 2.23 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 7.49 Miles

Seaton Carew Station Lane, Seaton Carew, Durham, TS25 1DW 9.02 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 9.10 Miles

Billingham Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland, Durham, TS23 3TG 10.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peterlee Executive Cars 07739 949886 8 Donerston Grove, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1QH 0.12 Miles
Peterlee Airport Taxis 07739 949886 8 Donerston Grove, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1QH 0.12 Miles
Young's Taxis 0191 518 4242 2 Brancepeth, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1LU 0.53 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0191 518 2542 9 Hulme Court, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2NU 0.62 Miles
Peters Taxis 07824 789549 14 Furness Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2PB 0.70 Miles
Amorus Executive Private Hire 07880 726315 Southway, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1DX 0.73 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 3698 102 Edenhill Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 1.46 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 1234 102 Edenhill Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 1.46 Miles
A And A Taxis 0191 586 8606 30 Fairbairn Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5EN 1.56 Miles
Peterlee Taxis 0191 586 2244 Faraday Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5AP 1.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appleby Way - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennine Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakerside Drive Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitehouse Way - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marwood Grove - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouse Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Castle Eden Golf Club No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
O'neill Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beverley Way - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peterlee Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Lancaster Hill - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fir Tree Grandby Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Peterlee 0191 5864331	Peterlee Community Hospital O'neill Drive Peterlee County Durham SR8 5UQ
Peterlee Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	C/O Blackhall And Peterlee Practice O'neill Drive Peterlee SR8 5UQ
Peterlee Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	C/O Blackhall And Peterlee Practice O'neill Drive Peterlee SR8 5UQ
Peterlee Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	C/O Blackhall And Peterlee Practice O'neill Drive Peterlee SR8 5UQ
Peterlee Health Centre 0191 5870808	Peterlee Health Centre Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD

Local Stores

Wingate - Durham Road
Durham Road
Wingate
Durham
TS28 5HS
01429 835229
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR Shotton
The Willows
Salter's Ln
Shotton Colliery
Durham
DH6 2PT
01915268801
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 2.03 miles

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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 4.12 miles

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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 6.52 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
7 East End Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS21 3AU 01740 622126 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk 7.45 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
24-26 Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1RL 01429 272435 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 7.61 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Group
Stranton Veterinary Surgery 13 Vicarage Gardens Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1TU 01429 275003 7.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.54 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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Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.02 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 6.87 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 7.75 miles

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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 9.80 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 10.02 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-14.5°C	-15.4°C	-16.9°C	-17.8°C	-18.3°C	-15.2°C	-11.3°C	-9.7°C	-6.9°C	-8.7°C	-10.6°C	-11.8°C
Feels Like	-21.9°C	-23.2°C	-25.5°C	-26.7°C	-27.4°C	-23.3°C	-18.4°C	-14.9°C	-12.7°C	-13.5°C	-14.7°C	-15.5°C

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Temp	-12.7°C	-13.3°C	-13.8°C	-13.9°C	-13.3°C	-9.3°C	-6.9°C	-4.3°C	-3.2°C	-3.6°C	-3.8°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-16.3°C	-16.8°C	-17.3°C	-15.4°C	-13.7°C	-11.3°C	-10.1°C	-7.6°C	-6.1°C	-6°C	-6.2°C	-7.9°C

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Temp	-4.3°C	-4.5°C	-5.3°C	-6.3°C	-4.7°C	-1.9°C	1.1°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	2.6°C	0.3°C	-2.4°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-10.5°C	-9.3°C	-6.8°C	-3.8°C	-1°C	0°C	-0.8°C	-3.7°C	-5.7°C

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