Welcome to Washington Village

Washington Village is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Washington Village is a thriving community with a population of around 10,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Washington Village is the Washington Old Hall. This historic building was once the ancestral home of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The hall is now a museum and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the hall and learn about the history of the Washington family and their connection to the United States.

Washington Village is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a traditional high street with a range of independent shops and businesses. There are also several supermarkets and chain stores located in the area. The village has a lively nightlife with a variety of pubs and bars offering live music and entertainment. Overall, Washington Village is a charming and vibrant community with a rich history and plenty of amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -1.8°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
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Mrs Denise Cushlow
Village Lane
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7HU
1919172484
School Website
Wessington Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Young
Lanercost
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7PY
01914187916
Washington Academy
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Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Derek Austwick
Spout Lane
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE37 2AA
1915804956
School Website
John F Kennedy Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Dr Ailsa Taylor
Station Road
Columbia
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7AR
1914906454
School Website
Barmston Village Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Bainbridge
Barmston Centre
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 8JA
01914175945
School Website
Biddick Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs W Fowler
Kirkham
Biddick Village
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7HQ
01914151510
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
Columbia Grange School
Community Special School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs John Lines
Oxclose Road
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7NY
01916913940
School Website
Biddick Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Kate Morris
Biddick Lane
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 8AL
01915111600
School Website
Usworth Colliery Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-5
Head Teacher
Miss Ailsa Higgins
Usworth Colliery
Manor Road
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE37 3BL
01914167700
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth
Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE
3.70 Miles
Chester-Le-Street
Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE
4.07 Miles
Sunderland
Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP
5.52 Miles
Dunston
Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS
5.82 Miles
Newcastle
Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL
5.96 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Aura Taxis
0191 416 1954
15 Front Street, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2BA
0.62 Miles
Prestige Taxis
0191 419 1992
2 Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY
0.64 Miles
Prestige Taxis
0191 417 6881
Victoria Road, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SY
0.64 Miles
A1 Taxis Chester Le Street
0191 370 0099
28 Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP
0.76 Miles
A1 Taxis
0191 388 9999
Rievaulx, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7JP
0.76 Miles
Diamond Taxis
0191 417 8080
1 Waterloo Rd, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 3BJ
0.98 Miles
People-Carriers
0191 431 2994
91 Helvellyn Avenue, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0QL
1.29 Miles
A T W Vintage Cars
0191 416 3219
68 Hutton Cl, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH
1.40 Miles
A T W Vintage And Classic Cars
0191 416 4594
68 Hutton Close, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 0AH
1.40 Miles
On Tyne's Taxi's
0191 423 7777
3 Ravensworth Villas, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 7JP
2.63 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Village Lane - D
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Newstead Court - D
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Spout Lane - D
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Whitehouse Lane - D
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Barmston Village Post Office
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Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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Fatfield Road - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Washington Delivery Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
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Washington Delivery Office
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Asda The Galleries
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
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The Galleries
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Front Street - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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New Washington Post Office
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Easby Road - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Glover Road
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:13:00
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Tower Rd
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Barmston Medical Centre
Westerhope Road
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 8JF
Washington Pcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Washington Primary Care Centre
Princess Ann Park
Parkway
Washington
NE38 7QZ
Washington Pcc - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Washington Primary Care Centre
Princess Ann Park
Parkway
Washington
NE38 7QZ
Galleries Medical Practice
0191 5435555
The Galleries Health Ctr.
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 7NQ
Sunderland Gp Alliance Medical Practice
0191 4166130
The Galleries Health Ctr.
Washington
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
NE38 7NQ
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Local Stores

Washington
1 Victoria Place
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE37 2SU
01914 160834
Store Website
0.66 miles
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SPAR Wrekenton
161 - 163 High Street
Wrekenton
NE9 9JR
01914875709
Store Website
2.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sheriffs Highway Vets - Washington
5-9 Spout Lane
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE38 7HN
0191 4163427
washington@sheriffshighwayvets.co.uk
Website
0.08 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
0.61 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Washington Vets4pets Ltd
Blue House Lane
Washington
Tyne And Wear
NE37 2TA
0191 419 4200
washington@vets4pets.com
0.71 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House
Durham Road
Birtley
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 2PG
0191 4108215
Website
2.35 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Aquatics

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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road
Birtley
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
DH3 2QH
01914109674
wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com
2.35 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
2.77 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
0.61 miles

Next To Dragon Vets
Location
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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
0.81 miles

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

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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
3.80 miles

Location
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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
5.48 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!
Location
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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River
Congburn Wood
6.62 miles

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