Welcome to Donwell

Donwell is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Washington and is known for its peaceful and serene environment. Donwell is a residential area with a mix of modern and traditional houses. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is a close-knit community.

Donwell has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was once a part of the Bishop of Durham's estate and was known for its agricultural activities. The village has a beautiful church, St. Oswald's, which was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. Donwell also has a primary school, Donwell Primary School, which has been serving the community for over 100 years.

Donwell is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has several parks and green spaces. The village has a local park, Donwell Park, which has a children's play area, a football pitch, and a basketball court. The village is also close to the River Wear, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Donwell is well-connected to the rest of Tyne and Wear, with easy access to major roads and public transport links.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 3.1°C

Wind: 29.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
George Washington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Mcardle	Well Bank Road Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 1NL 1914906453 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Anderson	Hampshire Place Usworth Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2NP 1914165858 School Website
Albany Village Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Jones	Crossgill Albany Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 1UA 01914155700 School Website
Springwell Village Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Bryony Parrish	Westfield Crescent Springwell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 7RX 1914157214 School Website
Usworth Colliery Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Miss Ailsa Higgins	Usworth Colliery Manor Road Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 3BL 01914167700 School Website
Usworth Colliery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Gary Wright	Manor Road Sulgrave Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 3BL 01914178888 School Website
Washington Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Derek Austwick	Spout Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2AA 1915804956 School Website
Marlborough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Buddle	Marlborough Road Sulgrave Village Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 3BG 01914164311 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Cushlow	Village Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 7HU 1919172484 School Website
Blackfell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Watkins	Knoulberry Blackfell Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 1HA 01919171665 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 2.56 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 4.69 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.83 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 4.85 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Taxis 0191 417 6881 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 0.55 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 419 1992 2 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 0.55 Miles
Aura Taxis 0191 416 1954 15 Front Street, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2BA 0.70 Miles
Diamond Taxis 0191 417 8080 1 Waterloo Rd, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 3BJ 0.84 Miles
A T W Vintage Cars 0191 416 3219 68 Hutton Cl, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH 1.39 Miles
A T W Vintage And Classic Cars 0191 416 4594 68 Hutton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH 1.39 Miles
A1 Taxis Chester Le Street 0191 370 0099 28 Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP 1.69 Miles
A1 Taxis 0191 388 9999 Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP 1.69 Miles
On Tyne's Taxi's 0191 423 7777 3 Ravensworth Villas, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 7JP 1.70 Miles
Goda 1 8 Seater Taxis 0191 462 2222 107 Dykes Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 8QN 1.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wellburn Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Parsons Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Washington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Front Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Insulin Hub - Washington 0191 4162578	Victoria Rd Health Centre Washington NE37 2PU
Dr Stephenson & Partners 0191 4162578	Victoria Road Health Ctr. Victoria Road, Concord Washington Tyne & Wear NE37 2PU
Concord Medical Practice 0191 4173557	Concord Medical Practice The Hlth Ctr, Victoria Rd Washington Tyne & Wear NE37 2PU
New Washington Medical Group 0191 4155656	Victoria Road Health Ctr Concord Washington Tyne & Wear NE37 2PU
Galleries Medical Practice 0191 5435555	The Galleries Health Ctr. Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 7NQ

Local Stores

Petrol Washington - Parsons Road
Parsons Road
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE37 1EZ
01914 187239
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR Wrekenton
161 - 163 High Street
Wrekenton
NE9 9JR
01914875709
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Washington Vets4pets Ltd
Blue House Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2TA 0191 419 4200 washington@vets4pets.com 0.46 miles
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Medivet Washington (Dragon Vets)
Unit 5 - 7, Concord House Concord Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2AS 0191 417 6923 Washington@medivet.co.uk Website 0.68 miles
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Sheriffs Highway Vets - Washington
5-9 Spout Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 7HN 0191 4163427 washington@sheriffshighwayvets.co.uk Website 1.13 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Unit 4 Fewster Square Team Lane Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8XQ 0191 495 2127 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.65 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 2.32 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.69 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

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 1.74 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 3.54 miles

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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 4.55 miles

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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 4.57 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

Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 5.85 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

Weather Forecast

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