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

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: 0.5°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher 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 Academy Converter 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Village Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newstead Court - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spout Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouse Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barmston Village Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fatfield Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washington Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Washington Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Asda The Galleries No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Galleries No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Front Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Washington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Easby Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glover Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tower Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 0.81 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 2.41 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 3.80 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 what3words wicked.times.wheels

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 6.62 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Weather Forecast

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.9°C	13.1°C	11.6°C	10.4°C	10.6°C	16.1°C	21.8°C	25.4°C	27.2°C	26°C	22.7°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	14.8°C	12.9°C	11.2°C	9.8°C	9.9°C	16°C	21.8°C	26.3°C	27.7°C	27.1°C	25.1°C	21.2°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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Patchy rain nearby
Temp	19°C	17.2°C	15.7°C	14.6°C	14.4°C	16°C	21.2°C	21°C	19.1°C	17°C	16.2°C	15.7°C
Feels Like	19°C	17.2°C	15°C	13.3°C	12.8°C	15.6°C	21.1°C	21°C	19.1°C	17°C	16.2°C	15.7°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	14.4°C	12.9°C	11.3°C	9.7°C	10°C	11.6°C	13.8°C	15.4°C	14.7°C	11.9°C	9.1°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	12.7°C	10.4°C	8.5°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	9.2°C	12°C	14.6°C	13.9°C	9.9°C	6°C	9.1°C

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