Welcome to Dawdon

Dawdon is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a thriving mining community. Today, Dawdon is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and explore its fascinating past.

One of the main attractions in Dawdon is its beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing, and is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals and seabirds. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the beach, or explore the nearby cliffs and rock pools. There are also several cafes and restaurants in the area, serving up delicious local cuisine and refreshing drinks.

Another popular attraction in Dawdon is the Dawdon Colliery Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the village's mining past. The centre is housed in the former colliery offices and features exhibits on the history of coal mining in the area, as well as displays on the lives of the miners and their families. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the nearby mine shafts and learn about the dangerous and grueling work that was once done there. Overall, Dawdon is a fascinating and beautiful village that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, nature, or just relaxing on the beach.

Local Schools

School	Details
Seaham Harbour Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Lesley Scott	Bottleworks Road Seaham Harbour Seaham Durham SR7 7NN 01915812829 School Website
Ropery Walk Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Bell	Ropery Walk Seaham Durham SR7 7JZ 01915813959 School Website
Seaham Trinity Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elisabeth Lee	Princess Road Seaham Durham SR7 7SP 01915813047 School Website
Hope Wood Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Adele Pearson-Atkinson	Crawlaw Road Easington Colliery Peterlee SR8 3LP 03339991454
Easington Colliery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachel Francis	Whickham Street Easington Colliery Peterlee Durham SR8 3DJ 01915270293 School Website
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Goodwin	Dene House Road Seaham County Durham SR7 7BJ 1915813055 School Website
Seaview Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Alexis Wilkinson	The Avenue Deneside Seaham Durham SR7 8PD 01915813974 School Website
Rosemary Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Jones	Rosemary Lane Easington Village Peterlee Durham SR8 3BQ 01915271168 School Website
Seaham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Geoffrey William Lumsdon	Station Road Seaham County Durham SR7 0BH 1915161600 School Website
Easington Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr John Appleby	Easington Village Hall Walk Peterlee County Durham SR8 3BP 1915270259 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 3.50 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 6.79 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 9.86 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 10.78 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 10.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kenna's Cabs 0191 513 1122 26 Rainton Street, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7QS 1.41 Miles
Presty Taxis 0191 513 1149 5 Henry St, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7BZ 1.84 Miles
Redstripe Taxis 0191 527 3355 Seaside La, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LA 1.96 Miles
East Shore Taxis 0191 581 1721 8 Aldeburgh Way, Seaham, Durham, SR7 7WQ 2.10 Miles
S And N Taxis 0191 581 0864 27 Milton Close, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8AP 2.18 Miles
Jaffa's Taxis 0191 581 4569 16 Everton Drive, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8DP 2.38 Miles
Brians Taxis 0191 581 7767 Unit 11-12 Kingfisher Industrial Estate, Seaham, Durham, SR7 0AY 2.40 Miles
Tonka Taxis 0191 581 6708 Westlake Grove, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8ED 2.46 Miles
Ir Executive Travel 0191 581 2672 12 Windermere Rd, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8HN 2.62 Miles
The Taxi Co Murton Ltd 07901 558420 12 Wood's Terrace, Seaham, Durham, SR7 9AD 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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North Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaside Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marlborough Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	C/O Seaham Primary Care Centre St. Johns Square Seaham SR7 7JE
Marlborough Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	C/O Seaham Primary Care Centre St. Johns Square Seaham SR7 7JE
Ne Gp Enhanced Access Service 0191 5812866	Seaham Pcc St Johns Square Seaham County Durham SR7 7JE
Marlborough Surgery 0191 5812866	Seaham Primary Care Ctr St John's Square Seaham County Durham SR7 7JE
Easington 0191 5270529	Easington Medical Centre School Street Peterlee County Durham SR8 3PR

Local Stores

Easington Colliery
Seaside Lane
Easington Colliery
Peterlee
Durham
SR8 3PF
01915 270341
Store Website
1.88 miles

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SPAR Station Road
33-39 Station Road
Seaham
SR7 0AE
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 2.87 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles

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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 3.87 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Park Veterinary Clinic 6 William Doxford Centre Sunderland County Durham SR3 2NE 0191 511 0999 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 5.36 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centres Ltd
Houghton Business Centre Lake Road Houghton Le Spring County Durham DH5 8BJ 0191 512 6600 houghton@westwayvets.com Website 6.28 miles

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Sheriffs Highway Sunderland
47 Otto Terrace Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7LP 0191 567 3722 Website 6.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 1.11 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 7.87 miles

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Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 8.25 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 9.95 miles

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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 10.04 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 10.15 miles

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