Welcome to Follingsby

Follingsby is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne and is surrounded by the towns of Washington, Sunderland, and Newcastle upon Tyne. Follingsby is a quiet and peaceful village that is known for its beautiful countryside and scenic views.

The village of Follingsby has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The area was once a major center for coal mining and shipbuilding, and many of the old mines and shipyards can still be seen today. Follingsby is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Follingsby Hall, which was built in the 18th century and is now a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Despite its small size, Follingsby is a thriving community that is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a pub, and several shops and restaurants. Follingsby is also well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with easy access to major roads and public transportation. Overall, Follingsby is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
White Mere Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Archer	Sherburn Way Wardley Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8BA 01914385008 School Website
Lingey House Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Wilkinson	Millford Leam Lane Estate Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8DN 01914381287 School Website
Roman Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Jones	Leam Lane Estate Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8SA 01914380510 School Website
Wardley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Wallace	Keir Hardie Avenue Wardley Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8TX 01914693012 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gabrielle Lynch	Colegate Leam Lane Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8PP 1914692949 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
Bill Quay Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Toni Elizabeth Devine	Davidson Road Bill Quay Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0UN 01914693013 School Website
Fellgate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Julia Tones	Oxford Way Durham Drive Fellgate Estate Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 4XA 01914894801 School Website
Heworth Grange School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Allie Denholm	High Lanes Felling Gateshead NE10 0PT 1914212244
St Josephs Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Mitchell	Mill Lane Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2ET 01914282700 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 1.82 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.28 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 4.45 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.96 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 5.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Billquay Taxis 0191 442 2222 19 Windermere Av, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0XP 1.52 Miles
Minibus To Go 0191 441 1464 Monk's Close House, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9AE 1.54 Miles
Diamond Taxis 0191 417 8080 1 Waterloo Rd, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 3BJ 1.56 Miles
Grand Mini Bus Hire 0191 483 6130 199 Victoria Road West, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1UJ 1.77 Miles
Arrow Taxis 0191 428 1122 Calf Close House, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 4SX 1.83 Miles
Aura Taxis 0191 416 1954 15 Front Street, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2BA 1.86 Miles
Greyhound Taxis 0191 428 1007 Calf Close Lane, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 4SS 1.87 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 419 1992 2 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 1.87 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 417 6881 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 1.87 Miles
Goda 1 8 Seater Taxis 0191 462 2222 107 Dykes Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 8QN 1.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Follonsby Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanchester Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardley Lane - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowbrook Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardley Colliery Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Millford - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkwood Gardens - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millford - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meresyde - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stileford - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leam Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stone Cellar Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keir Hardie Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colegate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stephenson Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Longrigg Medical Centre 0191 4692173	Longrigg Medical Centre 2 Longrigg,Leam Lane Est. Felling, Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE10 8PH
Pelaw Medical Practice 0191 4692337	Pelaw Medical Practice 7-8 Croxdale Tce, Pelaw Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE10 0RR
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

Local Stores

Fewster Square
Leam Lane Estate
Fewster Square
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE10 8XQ
01914 693052
Store Website
1.10 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Jarrow
YORK AVENUE
JARROW
NE32 5YR
01914899978
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
Unit 4 Fewster Square Team Lane Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8XQ 0191 495 2127 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.08 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Washington Vets4pets Ltd
Blue House Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 2TA 0191 419 4200 washington@vets4pets.com 1.84 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 1.87 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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After 12 noon in an emergency phone Vets999NE 03309991750
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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 1.92 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Gateshead Pdsa Pet Hospital
Stoneygate Lane Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0LX 0191 4382881 Website 1.96 miles

Animals Treated
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Vets Now (Gateshead)
C/O Pdsa Stoneygate Lane Felling Gateshead Northumberland NE10 0LX 0191 469 6926 gatesheadclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.96 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Closed between 08:30 and 18:00
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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 1.87 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 3.24 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 4.60 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 4.96 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 5.01 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

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 5.60 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.8°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	18°C	19.6°C	23.1°C	27°C	27.7°C	29.1°C	28°C	26.2°C	24.4°C
Feels Like	19.8°C	19.1°C	18.3°C	18°C	19.6°C	24.5°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	32.6°C	31°C	28.4°C	26.4°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

	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	22.8°C	21.1°C	20.3°C	20.1°C	21.1°C	23.2°C	26.2°C	28.3°C	28.5°C	27°C	24.6°C	20.2°C
Feels Like	25.1°C	21.1°C	20.3°C	20.1°C	21.1°C	25.7°C	29.3°C	30.5°C	29.8°C	27.9°C	26.1°C	20.2°C

Friday	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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.9°C	18.4°C	17.1°C	16.3°C	20.4°C	25.4°C	29.6°C	29.5°C	28.3°C	27.5°C	24.6°C	22.1°C
Feels Like	19.9°C	18.4°C	17.1°C	16.3°C	20.4°C	27°C	32.5°C	32.3°C	30.5°C	28.8°C	26.5°C	23.8°C

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