Welcome to Holy Cross

Holy Cross is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The village is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Holy Cross is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Holy Cross Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village of Holy Cross is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Holy Cross Inn, is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. The pub serves a range of traditional British dishes, including fish and chips, bangers and mash, and steak and ale pie. The pub also has a selection of local beers and ales, making it a great place to sample some of the region's best brews.

Holy Cross is also known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The River Tyne runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for those who want to take a leisurely stroll along its banks. The village is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Holy Cross Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities. Overall, Holy Cross is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Burnside Business And Enterprise College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Jamieson	St Peter's Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 7LQ 01912598500 School Website
Wallsend St Peters C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Gittins	North Terrace Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 6PY 01916053407 School Website
Churchill Community College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Johnson	Churchill Street Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 7TN 01912347200 School Website
Battle Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Jobey	Berwick Drive Battle Hill Estate Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 9DH 01916433600 School Website
Richardson Dees Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Wayne Myers	High Street East Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 7RT 01912638139 School Website
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A James	Coniston Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0EP 1917160585 School Website
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary, Wallsend Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Fallon	Rising Sun Cottages Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 9JW 1916433400 School Website
Beacon Hill School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Justina Terretta	Rising Sun Cottages Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 9JW 01916433000 School Website
Stephenson Memorial Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Lilico	Martin Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0AG 01915006670 School Website
Denbigh Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Louise Guthrie	Denbigh Avenue Howden Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 0DS 01912622509 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 3.69 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 3.98 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 4.49 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 5.97 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 6.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Luxury Cars 0191 295 0674 2 Camberley Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0PN 0.75 Miles
Aspen Executive Cars 07748 805901 70 Denbigh Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0DR 0.81 Miles
Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1200 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 0.84 Miles
New Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1600 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute Ltd, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 0.84 Miles
Hadrian Cabs 0191 263 7575 Howdon Lane, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0BD 1.01 Miles
Highview Taxis 0191 234 0000 Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9HA 1.10 Miles
Silverline Taxis 0191 262 6767 10 Jupiter Ct, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7SE 1.11 Miles
Toomanytaxis 0191 258 5656 Unit9a, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7TY 1.50 Miles
Fleetline Taxi's 0191 296 1919 Unit 9/West Chirton Trading Est, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 7TY 1.50 Miles
Hebburn Taxis 0191 422 3333 68A William Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1BZ 1.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Peters Rd - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shafto Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Battle Hill Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alnwick St - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Bank - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willington Stables - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warkworth Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green (Lilly Bank) - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadrian Rd Parcel Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Churchill Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bodmin Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Estate Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street East - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Howdon Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Battle Hill Health Centre	Belmont Close Wallsend NE28 9DX
Hadrian Health Centre 0191 2625680	Battle Hill Health Centre Belmont Close Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 9DX
The Village Green Surgery 0191 2958500	The Village Green Surgery The Green Wallsend Tyne & Wear NE28 6BB
The Village Green Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Green Wallsend NE28 6BB
Bewicke Medical Centre 0191 2623036	Bewicke Medical Centre 51 Tynemouth Road,Howden Wallsend Tyne & Wear NE28 0AD

Local Stores

North Shields - Queen Alexandra Rd
Queen Alexandra Road
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE29 9AL
01912 960742
Store Website
2.63 miles

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SPAR Wallsend
Tynemouth Road
Howden
Wallsend
NE28 0EA
01912638007
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
12 Tynemouth Road Howdon Tyne And Wear NE28 0LF 0191 262 8432 info@westwayvets.com Website 0.70 miles
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
261 Station Road Wallsend Tyne And Wear NE28 8SB 0191 262 2201 wallsendpractice@btconnect.com Website 0.85 miles
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Vets On The Meowve Ltd
Unit 21 Mandale Park Wallsend Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 7FN 0191 466 1440 tyneandwear@vetsonthemeowe.com Website 1.54 miles

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Pet Nurse Services - Tyneside &Amp; Northumberland
36 Ellesmere Avenue Walkergate Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4RP 07986 494501 vicki@petnurseservices.co.uk Website 1.87 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman &Amp; Partners Ltd 2 Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2UL 0191 4280300 blythmans6@btconnect.com Website 1.94 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc Lynn House Lynn Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 8HL 0191 2964449 Website 2.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.40 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

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 3.46 miles

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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 3.48 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 3.76 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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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 6.11 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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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 6.48 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!

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Weather Forecast

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