Welcome to East Hedleyhope

East Hedleyhope is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the eastern 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 was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old mine buildings and shafts.

Today, East Hedleyhope is a quiet and peaceful village with a close-knit community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Black Bull, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional pub food and has a selection of local beers and ales. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office and a convenience store.

East Hedleyhope is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is located close to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The River Wear also provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking. The village is also located close to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of a medieval castle and a Roman fort. Overall, East Hedleyhope is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Peases West Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Johnson	Billy Row Crook Durham DL15 9SZ 01388762380 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
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
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
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
Hartside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Shawn Laws	Hartside Crook County Durham DL15 9NN 1388766686 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Mcelhone	Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 1388762889 School Website
Crook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antonella Lupton	Croft Avenue Crook Durham DL15 8QG 01388762400 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.27 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 7.52 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 9.91 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.97 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 11.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 1.55 Miles
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 2.87 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 3.45 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 3.54 Miles
Lanchester Village Taxis Ltd 01207 588888 Green Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 0RL 4.06 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 4.22 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 4.22 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 4.32 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 4.32 Miles
Deneside Taxis 01207 528882 55 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LZ 4.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Hedley Hope Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hedley Hill Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamilton Row Esh Winning - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunniside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Terrace Billy Row - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buttons Place Waterhouses - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billy Row Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Roddymoor - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osprey Close Esh Winning - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helm Park Ends Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temperance Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Cornsay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arbour Court Ave Esh Winning - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
North House Surgery 01388 762945	North House Surgery Hope Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HU
Willington Medical Group 01388 742500	Willington Medical Group Chapel Street, Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ

Local Stores

Tow Law
47a High Street
Tow Law
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 4DH
01388 730275
Store Website
2.36 miles

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SPAR Fir Tree Filling Station
Fir Tree Filling Station
Witton Road
Crook
DL15 8EA
01388 762015
Store Website
3.9 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 2.36 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.96 miles
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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 6.28 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 6.59 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 6.78 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 7.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 7.32 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 10.35 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 11.14 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 11.29 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 11.40 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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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 12.65 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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