Welcome to Eastgate

Eastgate Durham is a historic market town located in the northeast of England. It is situated on the River Wear and is known for its beautiful architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture. The town has a population of around 48,000 people and is home to a number of notable landmarks, including Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

One of the main attractions of Eastgate Durham is its stunning architecture. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including the aforementioned Durham Castle and Cathedral, as well as the Durham Town Hall and the Durham Market Hall. These buildings are all examples of the town's rich history and are a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the people who built them. Visitors to Eastgate Durham can take a walking tour of the town to see these buildings up close and learn more about their history.

In addition to its architecture, Eastgate Durham is also known for its vibrant culture. The town is home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Durham Regatta, the Durham Miners' Gala, and the Durham Book Festival. These events attract visitors from all over the world and are a great way to experience the town's unique culture and traditions. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or culture, Eastgate Durham has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stanhope Barrington Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deb Cross	Westcroft Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2NU 1388528218 School Website
Rookhope Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hodgkinson	Rookhope Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2DA 01388517268 School Website
St Johns Chapel Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Burnfoot St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1QH 01388537332 School Website
Frosterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mary Clare Carr	Bridge End Frosterley Weardale Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2SN 01388528358 School Website
Wearhead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Wearhead Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1BN 01388537265 School Website
Wolsingham School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nick Mitchinson	The Grammar School Building West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 3DJ 1388527302 School Website
Wolsingham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kitching	Upper Town Wolsingham Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 3ET 01388527457 School Website
Castleside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Spence	Moorland Crescent Castleside Consett Durham DH8 9RG 01207508237 School Website
Moorside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Templeton	Chester Road Moorside Consett County Durham DH8 8EQ 1207509724 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 14.78 Miles

Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 15.42 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 15.64 Miles

Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 15.87 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 17.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 2.39 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 2.82 Miles
Weardale Private Hire 01388 537800 5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ 5.58 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 7.49 Miles
Jeff's Taxis 07812 186639 33 Dunelm Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 8HP 10.78 Miles
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 11.90 Miles
A1 Cabs 01207 501088 Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN 12.00 Miles
Delves Taxis 01207 590139 45 Fellside, Consett, Durham, DH8 7AW 12.17 Miles
Neashams Taxis 01207 504425 20 Nelson Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 12.18 Miles
Neasham Private Hire 01207 504425 21 Nelson St, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 12.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eastgate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Stanhope - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashcroft Stanhope - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawleyside Stanhope - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookhope Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Stanhope P . O . Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Stanhope - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briton Hall Westgate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dadry Shield - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill End Frosterley - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Chapel P.O. Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Pryse - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frosterley Street Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
East End Frosterley - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Weardale Practice 01388 528555	Dale Street Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2XD
St John's Chapel 01388 537296	Hood Street St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1QW
Wolsingham Surgery 01388 527691	Market Place Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 3AB
Old Forge Surgery 01833 640217	The Surgery Middleton-In-Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 0QE
Tow Law 01388 730251	Charlton House Rear High Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4DH

Local Stores

St Johns Chapel
St Johns Chapel
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1QF
01388 537210
Store Website
2.78 miles

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SPAR Wolsingham
Mill Garage
Durham Road
Wolsingham
DL13 3JB
03303551158
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 2.50 miles

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre Stanhope County Durham DL13 2FJ 01388 528866 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.72 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 9.70 miles

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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 10.42 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 12.36 miles
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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 13.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 7.17 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 8.12 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 8.12 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 8.12 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 16.60 miles

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