Welcome to Springwell

Springwell is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated on the south bank of the River Wear, and it is bordered by the villages of Wrekenton, Birtley, and Donwell. Springwell is a quiet and peaceful village that is known for its beautiful scenery, friendly locals, and rich history. The village has a population of around 3,000 people, and it is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the North East of England.

One of the main attractions in Springwell is the Springwell Village Heritage Centre, which is located in the heart of the village. The centre is housed in a former school building, and it is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the village. The centre features a range of exhibits and displays that showcase the village's rich history, including its mining heritage, local industries, and notable residents. The centre also hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including talks, workshops, and exhibitions.

Springwell is also home to a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a range of local groups and organisations that residents can get involved with. These include sports clubs, community groups, and volunteer organisations. Springwell is also well-connected to the rest of Tyne and Wear, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities such as Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 9.1°C

Wind: 19.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Fell Dyke Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Savage	Springwell Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 7AA 01914334111 School Website
Hill Top School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Bell	Wealcroft Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8LT 01914692462
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Musgrove	Easington Avenue Wrekenton Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 7LH 1914878641 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
Blackfell Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Watkins	Knoulberry Blackfell Washington Tyne And Wear NE37 1HA 01919171665 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
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
Birtley East Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Diggle	Highfield Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 1QQ 01914102551 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 2.29 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.17 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 4.32 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.37 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 4.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
On Tyne's Taxi's 0191 423 7777 3 Ravensworth Villas, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 7JP 1.01 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 417 6881 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 1.20 Miles
Prestige Taxis 0191 419 1992 2 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY 1.20 Miles
A T W Vintage Cars 0191 416 3219 68 Hutton Cl, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH 1.23 Miles
A T W Vintage And Classic Cars 0191 416 4594 68 Hutton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH 1.23 Miles
Aura Taxis 0191 416 1954 15 Front Street, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2BA 1.37 Miles
Goda 1 8 Seater Taxis 0191 462 2222 107 Dykes Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 8QN 1.42 Miles
Diamond Taxis 0191 417 8080 1 Waterloo Rd, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 3BJ 1.55 Miles
Minibus To Go 0191 441 1464 Monk's Close House, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9AE 1.83 Miles
A1 Taxis Chester Le Street 0191 370 0099 28 Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP 2.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
1 Peareth Hall Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Armstrong Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Durham Avenue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cragside Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Springwell Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aycliffe Avenue Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leam Lane - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wrekenton Medical Group 0191 4876129	Wrekenton Medical Group Springwell Road,Wrekenton Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE9 7AD
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
Insulin Hub - Washington 0191 4162578	Victoria Rd Health Centre Washington NE37 2PU

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Wrekenton
161 - 163 High Street
Wrekenton
NE9 9JR
01914875709
Store Website
1.3 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 1.10 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 1.35 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 1.51 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 1.68 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 1.95 miles

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Medivet Low Fell (Premier Vets)
61 Dartmouth Avenue Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6XA 0191 4914400 low.fell@medivet.co.uk Website 1.95 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 1.36 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 2.05 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

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 3.89 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

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

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 4.54 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 5.45 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

Weather Forecast

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