Welcome to Downhill

Downhill is a suburb located in the metropolitan borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Wear, and it is bordered by the suburbs of Castletown, Hylton Castle, and Ford Estate. Downhill is a residential area that is known for its affordable housing, good transport links, and proximity to local amenities. The area has a mix of housing types, including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and flats.

One of the main attractions in Downhill is the Downhill Ski Slope, which is located in the Silksworth Sports Complex. The ski slope is one of the largest artificial ski slopes in the UK, and it is open all year round. The slope is suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, and it offers a range of lessons and courses for beginners. The complex also has a range of other facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, and sports hall.

Downhill is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Downhill Park and Silksworth Lake. Downhill Park is a large park that has a range of facilities, including a children's play area, football pitches, and a bowling green. Silksworth Lake is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, and it has a number of walking and cycling routes around its perimeter. The lake is also home to a water sports centre, which offers a range of activities, including kayaking, canoeing, and sailing.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 17°C

Feels Like: 17°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Harry Watts Academy Free Schools Special Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Derek Cogle	Ramillies Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 5JA 1915623003
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lianne Peart	Bradford Avenue Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 4JW 1915368090 School Website
Northern Saints Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Jones	Rotherham Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 5QL 1919171685 School Website
Hylton Red House Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Barnett	Rotherham Road Red House Estate Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 5QL 01915488000
Trinity Academy New Bridge Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Flint	Craigshaw Road Sunderland SR5 3NF 1912986950 School Website
Bexhill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Walton	Bexhill Road Town End Farm Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 4PJ 01917070120 School Website
Town End Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Robson	Borodin Avenue Town End Farm Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 4NX 01917070123 School Website
Hylton Castle Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Wood	Caithness Road Hylton Castle Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 3RE 01915623299 School Website
Castle View Enterprise Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Owens	Cartwright Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 3DX 01915946330 School Website
Red House Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Robert Byrne	Rutherglen Road Red House Estate Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 5LN 01915111930 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 2.90 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 4.89 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 7.28 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 7.50 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 7.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Taxis Ltd 0191 555 5555 Unit 11, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 3JG 1.09 Miles
Steels Taxis 0191 565 0505 Alexandra Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6UG 1.31 Miles
Canny Auto Hire 0845 634 4808 Cleadon Industrial Estate, East Boldon, Tyne And Wear, NE36 0AJ 1.58 Miles
Townend And Savoy Taxis 0191 549 5000 10 Beaumont St, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 2JT 1.59 Miles
Wearside Taxis 0191 565 3555 3 Waverley Ter, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6TA 1.63 Miles
B And B Cabs 0191 514 1414 23 St. Lukes Terr, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 6NQ 1.80 Miles
Abbey Luxury Cars 07712 651039 2 Broadlands, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR6 7RD 1.84 Miles
Rocket Taxis 0191 552 9295 1 Poole Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 0HG 1.84 Miles
Whiteleas Taxi 0191 519 1111 Whiteleas Way, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 8HW 1.88 Miles
Pennywell And Hylton Taxis 0191 534 3434 11, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR4 9AS 2.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kidd Square - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keighley Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rawmarsh Road Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ravenswood Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayswater Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spawell Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hylton Castle Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Runnymeade Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baxter Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockermouth Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hylton Castle Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castletown Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hylton Business Park Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Dipe Lane Golf Club - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Hylton Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bunny Hill Health Centre 0191 5193222	Hylton Lane Downhill Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 4BW
Bunnyhill Pccc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Hylton Lane Downhill Sunderland SR5 4BW
Bunnyhill Pccc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Hylton Lane Downhill Sunderland SR5 4BW
Red House Medical Centre 0191 5375700	Redhouse Medical Centre 127 Renfrew Road Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR5 5PS
Castletown Medical Centre 0191 5495113	Castletown Medical Centre 6 The Broadway,Castletown Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR5 3EX

Local Stores

Hylton Castle
31 Chiswick Square
Hylton Castle
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR5 3PZ
01915 480002
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR Torrens
North Hyton Road
Sunderland
SR5 3TU
01915484289
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Unit 3E Hylton Park Road Sunderland Enterprise Park Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR5 3HD 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Sunderland Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Reay Hudson Centre
Hepworth Road Sunderland County Durham SR5 3JT 0191 516 0636 Website 1.06 miles

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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
22A East View Bolden Colliery Tyne And Wear NE35 9AU 0191 536 7777 sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk 1.50 miles
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King'S Road Veterinary Practice Ltd
Kings Road Southwick Sunderland County Durham SR5 2LH 0191 549 3535 admin@kingsroadvets.org Website 1.62 miles

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Bridge Referrals Ltd
3 Brooklands Way Boldon Business Park Boldon Colliery Tyne And Wear NE35 9LZ 01915 808330 referrals@bridgereferrals.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre
204 Hylton Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR4 7YB 0191 565 9455 info@westwayvets.com Website 2.14 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 3.34 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 4.06 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 4.31 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 5.95 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

Location what3words extra.select.curry

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 7.10 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 7.15 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	22.7°C	27.7°C	31.1°C	31.5°C	32.5°C	31.3°C	28.9°C	27.8°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	25.2°C	31.9°C	35.9°C	35.3°C	36.6°C	35.5°C	32.3°C	30.9°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

	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	26.2°C	25.6°C	25.1°C	24.2°C	26.1°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	29.9°C	27.2°C	27.2°C	25.3°C	22.8°C
Feels Like	28.7°C	27.7°C	27°C	26.2°C	28.5°C	33.7°C	35.3°C	33.3°C	29.6°C	29.6°C	27.7°C	25.5°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	Clear	Mist	Mist	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	21.8°C	20.6°C	20°C	19.8°C	22.4°C	25.5°C	28.1°C	28.8°C	28.4°C	27.5°C	25.3°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.6°C	20°C	19.8°C	23.8°C	28.2°C	31.8°C	32.1°C	31.2°C	30°C	27.4°C	25.7°C

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