Welcome to Fence Houses

Fence Houses is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated between the towns of Houghton-le-Spring and Hetton-le-Hole. The village is known for its close-knit community and its rich history. The name "Fence Houses" is believed to have originated from the fact that the village was once surrounded by a fence to keep animals out.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fence Houses is the St. Chad's Church. The church was built in the 19th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Fence Houses is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and many residents are actively involved in local events and activities. Overall, Fence Houses is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Durham School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Mclaughlin	Quarryheads Lane Durham DH1 4SZ 01917319270 School Website
St Oswalds Church Of England Aided Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Hassall	Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ 01913868029 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
University Of Durham Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Stuart Corbridge	University Office Old Evet Durham DH1 3HP 1913342000 School Website
Durham High School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Niblock	Farewell Hall South Road Durham DH1 3TB 01913843226 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
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Other Independent School Ages:4-14 Head Teacher Mr Chris Gray	Claypath Durham DH1 1RH 7984619739 School Website
Durham Sixth Form Centre Community School Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Beveridge	Providence Row The Sands The Sands Durham DH1 1SG 01913830708 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
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Hammill	North End Durham DH1 4NG 1913848575 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 0.94 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 6.13 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 8.35 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.79 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 10.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Qtaxis 0191 383 0099 Durham Companions Club, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BJ 0.84 Miles
New Durham Taxis 0191 386 5656 12 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 0.87 Miles
Comfy Taxi 0191 386 5656 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 0.87 Miles
Stanley Taxis 0191 383 2905 Newcastle Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AD 0.98 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07919 345385 10 Lyndhurst Dr, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 0.98 Miles
Freedom Private Hire 07923 807518 10 Lyndhurst Drive, Durham, Durham, DH1 4AE 0.98 Miles
Pratts Taxis 0191 386 0700 Maven House, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 1.15 Miles
Paddy's Taxis Ltd 0191 386 6662 Blakeys Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 1.15 Miles
Moor Private Hire 0191 378 1333 Angus Street Garage/Angus St, Durham, Durham, DH7 8LF 1.39 Miles
J D Cabs 0191 378 2555 Littleburn Ind Est, Durham, Durham, DH7 8HJ 1.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Quarryheads Lane - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South End Elvet Hall - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boyd Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Science Labs - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Bailey - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dickens Wynd - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallgarth Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street - 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
Park House Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Elvet - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palace Green - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinney Hill - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Bailey - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dcls Domiciliary Palliative Care 0191 3861170	Park House Road Merryoaks Durham DH1 3QF
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group 0191 3746888	Claypath & Univ Med Group 26 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1QW

Local Stores

Durham - Framwellgate Moor
Dryburn View
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
Durham
DH1 5AP
01913 843235
Store Website
1.91 miles

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SPAR Belmont
Blue House Shopping Centre
High Street
Belmont
Durham
DH1 1AR
01913 757463
Store Website
2.5 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 0.96 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.26 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 1.61 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 2.13 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 3.92 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 4.28 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 5.57 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 6.11 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 8.51 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 8.89 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 8.99 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 9.70 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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Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-5.3°C	-6.7°C	-9.2°C	-10.3°C	-10.6°C	-9.7°C	-7.1°C	-5.1°C	-4.3°C	-6.7°C	-7.5°C	-7.9°C
Feels Like	-11.4°C	-13°C	-15.8°C	-16.9°C	-17.7°C	-16.6°C	-13.6°C	-11.4°C	-10.3°C	-10.4°C	-12.6°C	-13.1°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-8°C	-7.7°C	-6.4°C	-4.2°C	-3.3°C	-3.4°C	-3.4°C	-3°C	-3.9°C	-5.3°C	-7.5°C	-8.6°C
Feels Like	-13.1°C	-13°C	-11.9°C	-9.8°C	-8.4°C	-9.1°C	-8.9°C	-8.4°C	-9.1°C	-9.4°C	-10.6°C	-11.9°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.1°C	-11.2°C	-9.8°C	-7.7°C	-5.4°C	-2.7°C	-1.7°C	-2.7°C	-3.6°C	-6.9°C
Feels Like	-13°C	-13.3°C	-12.8°C	-11.8°C	-11.4°C	-10.5°C	-8.9°C	-6.5°C	-5.4°C	-6°C	-7.9°C	-10.8°C

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