Welcome to Byermoor

Byermoor is a small village located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in the northeast of England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Gateshead and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Byermoor is a peaceful and quiet place, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

The village has a number of amenities, including a local pub, a post office, and a village hall. There is also a primary school in the village, which serves the local community. Byermoor is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located close to the A1 motorway, which provides easy access to Newcastle, Durham, and other major cities in the region.

Byermoor is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a number of scenic routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Byermoor Colliery, which was once a major coal mine in the area. Today, the colliery has been converted into a museum, which tells the story of the village's industrial past. Overall, Byermoor is a charming and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 18.1°C

Feels Like: 18.1°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Highfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Spencer	Whinfield Way Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2JE 01207549882 School Website
St Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Highfield Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Bircham	Whinfield Way Highfield Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2JE 01207545972 School Website
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lindsey Clarke	Dominines Close Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2PP 01207549359 School Website
Burnopfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Brunton	Front Street Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne Durham NE16 6PT 01207270397 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sean Woods	Byermoor Burnopfield Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 6NU 1207270396 School Website
High Spen Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Firth	Hugar Road High Spen Rowlands Gill Tyne And Wear NE39 2BQ 01207542373 School Website
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher K Hemmings	Tanfield Lea Stanley Durham DH9 9LU 01207234500 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	North Road Dipton Flint Hill Stanley County Durham DH9 9BB 1207570316 School Website
Collierley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Mcdermid	Front Street Dipton Stanley Durham DH9 9DJ 01207570298 School Website
Clover Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Claire Hall & Mrs Ailsa Holden	Glenhurst Drive Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE16 5SJ 01914334056 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 3.86 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 4.37 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 4.97 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.99 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 5.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stirling Taxis 01207 549549 Thornbank, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1PU 0.34 Miles
Rowlands Gill Cabs 07710 753421 215 South Sherburn, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1LE 0.45 Miles
K B Luxury Cars 01207 544651 57 Leazes View, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 2JT 0.65 Miles
Rowlands Gill Taxis 07860 620973 1 Thornley View, Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear, NE39 1QL 0.76 Miles
Cars For Occasions 07500 938850 Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate N, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9NX 2.59 Miles
Cars For Occasions 01207 235973 Unit, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9UU 2.74 Miles
Geordies Taxis 01207 290202 The Garage/North Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9AY 2.80 Miles
Blaydon Cab Co 0191 414 0060 28 The Garth, Blaydon, Tyne And Wear, NE21 6DD 2.92 Miles
Elite Taxis 0191 488 0008 Front St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE16 5EE 2.97 Miles
Lawson Cabs 0191 413 5111 Lead Rd, Ryton, Tyne And Wear, NE40 4SR 3.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lintzford Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strathmore Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smailes Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowlands Gill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leazes - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnside Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leazes Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lumley Gardens - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norwood Crescent - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookswood Gardens - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rowlands Gill Medical Centre	The Grove Rowlands Gill NE39 1PW
Rowlands Gill Medical Centre 01207 542136	The Medical Centre The Grove Rowlands Gill Tyne & Wear NE39 1PW
Cedars Medical Group 01207 272272	Cedars Medical Group Cedar Cres, Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6HU
Liddle Abg 01207 544422	The Surgery Bute Road South High Spen, Rowlands Gill Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE39 2AP
Dipton Surgery	Front Street Dipton Stanley County Durham DH9 9DA

Local Stores

Burnopfield
20 The Leazes
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Durham
NE16 6HR
01207 272827
shop.4114@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.62 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Wickham
FRONT STREET
WICKHAM
WICKHAM
NE16 4EJ
01914888315
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blue Star Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic Commercial Hotel Commercial Street, Winlaton Blaydon On Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5QX 0191 4144233 sorepawsvets.winlaton@outlook.com Website 3.01 miles

Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Centre T/A Whickham Veterinary Centre
7 St Mary'S Green Whickham Tyne And Wear NE16 4DN 0191 488 4113 info@westwayvets.com Website 3.62 miles
Amenities
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Westway Veterinary Group
19A Shibdon Road Blaydon-On-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE21 5AE 0191 414 7651 info@westwayvets.com Website 3.78 miles
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Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Group
2 Front Street The Orchard Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE16 4EL 0191 488 3092 enquiries@thevetsplace.co.uk 3.79 miles

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Tyne Veterinary Clinic
7 Jubilee Terrace Crawcrook Ryton Tyne And Wear NE40 4HL 0191 413 6706 3.98 miles
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Gateshead Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 6B, Cameron Retail Park Metro Centre Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE11 9XS gateshead@vets4pets.com 4.18 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 0.80 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 1.58 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 1.72 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 1.99 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 4.59 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 6.75 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Mist	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	21.5°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	20.3°C	20.9°C	22.4°C	26.5°C	28.5°C	28.8°C	28.1°C	26.1°C	24.1°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	20.3°C	20.9°C	24.6°C	30.2°C	32.5°C	32.2°C	31.1°C	28.5°C	26.3°C

Wednesday	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	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	22.2°C	20.9°C	20°C	19.3°C	22.6°C	26.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	29.9°C	28.7°C	25.8°C	21.6°C
Feels Like	24.8°C	20.9°C	20°C	19.3°C	24°C	28.9°C	32.6°C	33.3°C	32.6°C	31.3°C	28.1°C	21.6°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

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Temp	21.1°C	20.1°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	20.9°C	24.4°C	29°C	31°C	30.9°C	29.5°C	26.7°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.1°C	20.1°C	19.5°C	19.1°C	20.9°C	27°C	32.8°C	34.8°C	34.2°C	32.4°C	29.1°C	25.3°C

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