Welcome to Birtley

Birtley is a small town located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne and has a population of around 11,000 people. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times when it was a major settlement on the road between York and Scotland. Today, Birtley is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

One of the main attractions in Birtley is the Angel of the North, a large sculpture that stands on a hill overlooking the town. The sculpture was created by artist Antony Gormley and was completed in 1998. It is made of steel and stands 20 meters tall, with a wingspan of 54 meters. The Angel of the North has become an iconic symbol of the North East of England and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Another popular attraction in Birtley is the Riverside Park, which is located on the banks of the River Team. The park covers an area of 17 hectares and has a range of facilities, including a children's play area, a skate park, and a BMX track. There are also several walking and cycling trails that run through the park, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons, making it a great place for nature lovers to explore.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ouston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Lavelle	Arisaig Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1RQ 1914102599 School Website
Kibblesworth Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Craig Steel	West View Kibblesworth Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE11 0XP 01914102975 School Website
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Young	St Benet's Way Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1QX 1914105857 School Website
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Swaddle	Mitchell Street Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 1LU 1914102324 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Swaddle	School Street Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PN 1914102231 School Website
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Ramanandi	Birtley Lane Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2PP 01914334200 School Website
Lord Lawson Of Beamish Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Fowler	Birtley Lane Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2LP 01914334026 School Website
Barley Mow Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Watson	Pembroke Avenue Barley Mow Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2DJ 01914102758 School Website
Roseberry Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Dunn	Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Durham DH2 1NP 01913700182 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 3.02 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 4.14 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 4.70 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 4.81 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 5.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jrf Taxis 07801 331881 30 Byron Close, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1JR 1.01 Miles
A B C Taxis 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 1.28 Miles
Ouston Cabs 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 1.28 Miles
Cruiser Cabs 0800 389 1001 6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT 1.39 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses 0191 370 1398 1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU 1.40 Miles
Beamish Taxis 0191 370 0313 7 Edenfield, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SR 1.86 Miles
Coda Taxis 0800 389 1001 3/West Pelton House, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SG 1.92 Miles
Abacus Car And Van Hire Limited 0191 482 5757 381J Jedburgh Court, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 0BQ 2.12 Miles
Team Valley Classic Cars 0191 487 5986 Unit 4 Douglas Court, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 0JY 2.14 Miles
Beeline Taxis 0191 388 8223 78 Hilda Pk, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JU 2.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Melbeck Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleham Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenford - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kibblesworth Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ouston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Perkinsville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandyford Pelton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Town Centre Birtley Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ravensworth Public House - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Lion Birtley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Durham Rd Birtley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Lane Ends - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pelton 0191 3700598	The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 0191 3700500	Pelton & Fellrose Mg Unit 1, Lavender Centre Pelton County Durham DH2 1HS

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
1.38 miles

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SPAR Wrekenton
161 - 163 High Street
Wrekenton
NE9 9JR
01914875709
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 1.49 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 1.50 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 2.21 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 2.34 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 2.39 miles

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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 3.02 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.42 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 3.43 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 3.43 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 3.93 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 4.02 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 5.08 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Weather Forecast

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Temp	15°C	14.9°C	14.8°C	14.7°C	15.6°C	17.6°C	20°C	13.7°C	6.8°C	3.2°C	0.6°C	-1.1°C
Feels Like	14.2°C	13.6°C	13.1°C	13°C	15°C	17.4°C	19.9°C	11.5°C	1.9°C	-2.6°C	-6.4°C	-8.8°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.3°C	-3.9°C	-5.6°C	-7°C	-7.1°C	-6.1°C	-4.1°C	-2.2°C	-1.7°C	-2.3°C	-4.1°C	-6.9°C
Feels Like	-10.3°C	-12.8°C	-15°C	-16.6°C	-16.6°C	-15.1°C	-12.4°C	-9.9°C	-8.9°C	-9.4°C	-10.8°C	-14°C

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