Welcome to Cornsay

Cornsay is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated on the north side 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. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, charming architecture, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Cornsay is the St. Margaret's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Cornsay is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for everything from weddings to local meetings. The pub, The Black Bull, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ciders. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is known for its friendly atmosphere. Overall, Cornsay is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural English life.

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Stephenson	Kitswell Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0JG 1207520435 School Website
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Davis	Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HU 01207520436 School Website
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenna Ellison	Smith Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4AU 1388731082 School Website
Esh Winning Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Hodgson	The Wynds Esh Winning Durham DH7 9BE 01913734701 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School And Sixth Form College Lanchester Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helena Windle	Consett Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0RD 01207520424 School Website
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Keenan	Durham Road Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PA 1913734343 School Website
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Parker	Esh Village Durham County Durham DH7 9QY 1913731205 School Website
Esh Cofe (Aided) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Park	Front Street Esh Durham County Durham DH7 9QR 1913731324 School Website
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Jackson	Wear Street Attlee Estate Tow Law Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 4LF 01388730283 School Website
Stanley Crook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Christie	Wooley Terrace Stanley Crook Crook Durham DL15 9AN 01388762858 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.79 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 9.20 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 9.69 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 12.13 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 12.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 0.88 Miles
Lanchester Village Taxis Ltd 01207 588888 Green Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 0RL 1.96 Miles
Deneside Taxis 01207 528882 55 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LZ 2.73 Miles
Tracys Taxi's 01207 528170 24 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LX 2.76 Miles
L And M Taxis 01207 506018 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7BD 4.01 Miles
Delves Taxis 01207 590139 45 Fellside, Consett, Durham, DH8 7AW 4.03 Miles
D H 7 Taxis 0191 373 9333 24 South View, Durham, Durham, DH7 9YQ 4.18 Miles
S And J Taxi 0191 373 6899 52 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 9XB 4.24 Miles
A1 Cabs 01207 501088 Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN 4.73 Miles
E W M S Cars Ltd 01207 590303 Forster Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7JU 4.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Cornsay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilks Hill Esh Winning Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Satley - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollingside Terr Lanchester Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Hedley Hope Tow Law - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedley Hill Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Rd Lanchester - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osprey Close Esh Winning - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willow Road Esh Winning - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxhills Lanchester - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Rd Lanchester - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamilton Row Esh Winning - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deneside - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lanchester Medical Centre 01207 520877	Lanchester Medical Centre Durham Road Lanchester County Durham DH7 0LP
Nagi - Croft View, Lanchester 01207 521906	Croft View Surgery 3 Croft View Lanchester Durham County Durham DH7 0HY
Esh Winning 0191 3734232	Mackenzie House New Road House Esh Winning Durham County Durham DH7 9LA
Tow Law 01388 730251	Charlton House Rear High Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4DH
The Haven Surgery 01207 214707	The Surgery The Haven Burnhope Durham DH7 0BD

Local Stores

Esh Winning
New House Road
Esh Winning
Durham
Durham
DH7 9JX
01913 734348
Store Website
3.07 miles

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SPAR Lanchester
4
Front Street
Lanchester
DH7 0ER
01207 520822
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 3.26 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 4.93 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 5.09 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 5.13 miles
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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 5.13 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 7.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 6.42 miles

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Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 9.01 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 9.16 miles

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 9.43 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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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 9.72 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 10.70 miles

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