Welcome to Old Fold

Old Fold 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 it is bordered by the villages of Wardley and Heworth to the east and west, respectively. Old Fold is a quiet and peaceful village that is known for its beautiful scenery and friendly community. The village has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, and it has been inhabited by various communities over the years.

One of the most notable landmarks in Old Fold is the St. Helen's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church was built in the 12th century and it has undergone several renovations over the years. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive architecture. Another notable landmark in Old Fold is the Old Fold Manor, which is a historic building that dates back to the 16th century. The manor is now a private residence, but it is still a popular attraction for visitors to the village.

Old Fold is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Old Fold Park and the Heworth Dene. These parks are popular with locals and visitors alike, and they offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Tyne and Wear, with easy access to public transportation and major roads. Overall, Old Fold is a charming and picturesque village that is steeped in history and culture, and it is a great place to visit or call home.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.4°C

Wind: 20.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brandling Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aimi Clennell	Mulberry Street Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0JB 01914334079 School Website
Bede Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Anderson	Old Fold Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0DJ 07947908427 School Website
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Philips	Old Fold Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0DJ 1914771909 School Website
Falla Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Vanessa Carr	Falla Park Road Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 9HP 01914334011
Ateres Girls High School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Rabbi Y M Katz	Willow Grove Felling Gateshead NE10 9PQ 1914692969
Carr Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Harris	Carr Hill Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 5NB 01914771203 School Website
The Drive Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms R Farren	The Drive Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0PY 01914210390 School Website
River Tyne Academy Gateshead Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Matthews	Millway Centre Sheriff Hill Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 5PQ 1914200606 School Website
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Shimon Wallace	Bede House Sunderland Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE8 3HY 1914777255
Xp Gateshead Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mark Lovatt	Swards Road Felling NE10 9UZ 1302898792 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 0.73 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 1.81 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 1.92 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 2.64 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 3.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Comfort Cars Cheap 07766 199424 11 Eastwood Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0AH 0.15 Miles
Windynook Taxis 0191 438 5656 48 High Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LT 0.32 Miles
K And J Taxis 0191 469 8989 48 High Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LT 0.32 Miles
Central Taxis 0191 420 0200 53 High St, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LU 0.37 Miles
Gateshead Central Taxis 0191 469 9999 53 High St, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LU 0.37 Miles
Felling Taxis 0191 469 5008 Transport House/Booth St, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9EW 0.48 Miles
Chauffeur Drive (North East) Ltd 0191 275 9111 Glasshouse Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE6 1BS 0.78 Miles
Billquay Taxis 0191 442 2222 19 Windermere Av, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0XP 1.04 Miles
Minibus To Go 0191 441 1464 Monk's Close House, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9AE 1.05 Miles
Minibus Hire 0191 466 1004 Walker Rd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE6 1AB 1.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pattison Gardens - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Wilfreds Rectory - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlisle Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Square - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Felling Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Stoneygate Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Felling Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Teviot Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Am Scott 0191 4785976	The Bede Centre Old Fold Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0DJ
The Bede Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	The Bede Centre Old Fold Road Gateshead NE10 0DJ
The Bede Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Bede Centre Old Fold Road Gateshead NE10 0DJ
The Bede Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Bede Centre Old Fold Road Gateshead NE10 0DJ
Felling Vaccination Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High St Felling Gateshead NE10 9LT

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Gateshead
26 - 28 Sheriffs Highway
Gateshead
NE9 5UE
0191 487 2224
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gateshead Pdsa Pet Hospital
Stoneygate Lane Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0LX 0191 4382881 Website 0.58 miles

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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 0.58 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Blythman &Amp; Partners
202 Durham Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE8 4JR 0191 478 4042 blythmans5@btconnect.com Website 1.07 miles
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Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Group
94 Sheriffs Highway Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 5SD 0191 487 7319 enquiries@thevetsplace.co.uk Website 1.15 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 1.57 miles
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Strachan, Tyson &Amp; Hamilton
36 Heaton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE6 1SD 0191 265 3998 strachanveterinarygroup@gmail.com Website 1.62 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.79 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

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 2.89 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

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 3.71 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 4.71 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

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 4.84 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 5.99 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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