Welcome to Broompark

Broompark is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of Durham city and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 300 people and has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Broompark is known for its picturesque scenery, charming architecture, and friendly locals.

One of the most notable landmarks in Broompark is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen. Visitors can also enjoy the peaceful churchyard, which is home to a number of ancient gravestones and monuments.

Broompark is also home to a number of walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is situated on the edge of the Durham Dales, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can explore the nearby woods, fields, and streams, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Broompark is a hidden gem in County Durham, and is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Fog

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Wind: 4.5 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Langley Moor Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs S Simon	Brandon Lane Langley Moor Durham DH7 8LL 01913780830 School Website
Langley Moor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Ferguson	Brandon Lane Langley Moor Durham DH7 8LL 01913780103 School Website
Nevilles Cross Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Brannan	Relly Path Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4JG 01913842249 School Website
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Burnside	Goatbeck Terrace Langley Moor St. Patricks Rc School Durham DH7 8JJ 1913780552 School Website
Durham Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Alison Jobling	Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG 1913730336 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Keenan	Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham County Durham DH7 7LF 1913730355 School Website
Silver Tree Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Maughan	Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7LF 01913730622 School Website
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Andrew O'sullivan	Crossgate Moor Durham Durham DH1 4SU 01913843887 School Website
Bearpark Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Clements	Colliery Road Bearpark Durham DH7 7AU 01913848958 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tait	Crossgate Peth Durham Durham DH1 4QB 01913847331 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 1.66 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 6.15 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 7.94 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.70 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 10.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kennexions Quality Private Hire Taxi 07941 729541 7 Stockley Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7NS 0.44 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 378 1333 Angus Street Garage/Angus St, Durham, Durham, DH7 8LF 0.62 Miles
Rays Taxis 0191 378 0927 61 High Shaws, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QT 0.78 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 394 9596 26 Stack Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 8QR 0.86 Miles
Stanley Taxis 0191 383 2905 Newcastle Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AD 0.99 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07919 345385 10 Lyndhurst Dr, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 0.99 Miles
Freedom Private Hire 07923 807518 10 Lyndhurst Drive, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 0.99 Miles
J D Cabs 0191 378 2555 Littleburn Ind Est, Durham, Durham, DH7 8HJ 1.17 Miles
Taxi Firm 07910 512374 18 S View, Durham, Durham, DH7 7DE 1.17 Miles
Richardsons Private Hire 07946 625067 7 Victoria Court, Durham, Durham, DH7 7NQ 1.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Front Street Broompark - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomhall Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandon Lane - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Moor Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oakridge Road Ushaw Moor - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldin Grange Bearpark - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nevilles Cross Bank - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Road Littleburn Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Littleburn Ind Estate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Park House Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossgate Moor - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowes Barn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Auton Stile - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brancepeth - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ushaw Moor 0191 3730202	Millyard House Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham County Durham DH7 7QH
Dcls Domiciliary Palliative Care 0191 3861170	Park House Road Merryoaks Durham DH1 3QF
Dunelm Medical Practice 0191 3732077	Kelvin House Medical Ctr. 1-2 Victor Tce, Bearpark Durham County Durham DH7 7DG
The Medical Group 0191 3780651	Adrian Clark House Sawmills Lne, Meadowfield Durham County Durham DH7 8NH
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX

Local Stores

Ushaw Moor
Broom Lane
Ushaw Moor
Durham
Durham
DH7 7LQ
01913 730894
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR Red Tile Service Station
Red Tile Service Station
Kaysburn Road Ends
Witton Gilbert
DH7 6TJ
0191 373 5324
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 0.97 miles
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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 2.44 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.54 miles
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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 2.96 miles
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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 4.52 miles
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Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 4.54 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 4.87 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 6.29 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 9.16 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 9.28 miles

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Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 9.94 miles

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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 10.66 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Weather Forecast

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