Welcome to Haswell

Haswell Durham is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Durham city and is home to around 300 residents. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Haswell Durham is the village church, St. Paul's. 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 number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Despite its small size, Haswell Durham has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also several local businesses, including a pub and a convenience store. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring residents together and help to foster a sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
South Hetton Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicola Mayo	Frederick Terrace South Hetton Durham DH6 2TJ 01915261662
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ashton	Fleming Field Shotton Durham County Durham DH6 2JQ 1915261531 School Website
Ludworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sones	Moor Crescent Ludworth Durham DH6 1LZ 01429820207 School Website
Elemore Hall School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Royle	Pittington Durham DH6 1QD 01913720275 School Website
Shotton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Shaw	Grange Terrace Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2JP 01915262006 School Website
Easington Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Nordstrom	High Street Easington Lane Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 0JT 01915171700 School Website
Thornley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Caine	Cooper's Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3DZ 01429820280 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
Easington Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Falconer	Stockton Road Easington Village Peterlee Durham SR8 3AY 01915270757 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 4.50 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 6.56 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 8.12 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 8.59 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 10.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
G And I Private Hire 0191 517 0077 43 Grasmere Terrace, Durham, Durham, DH6 2RU 1.43 Miles
Haswell Taxis 0191 526 0601 12 Fleming Field, Durham, Durham, DH6 2JF 1.45 Miles
Dial A Lift Taxis Ltd 0191 526 7712 243 High Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 0JT 1.78 Miles
Rapid Private Hire 0191 527 9711 11 Saint Mary's Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3BB 2.27 Miles
Special Occasions Cars 0191 372 2844 4 S Mews, Durham, Durham, DH6 1NS 2.49 Miles
Vip Taxis 01429 821999 Front Street Industrial Estate, Durham, Durham, DH6 3QZ 2.51 Miles
Caroline Taxis 0191 517 0707 Unit 8/Colliery La, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 0BG 2.61 Miles
Macs Taxis 0191 372 3786 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 1PA 2.62 Miles
The Taxi Co Murton Ltd 07901 558420 12 Wood's Terrace, Seaham, Durham, SR7 9AD 2.69 Miles
Local Taxis 0191 526 0637 17 Wood's Terrace East, Seaham, Durham, SR7 9AA 2.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Haswell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Hawthorne Cottages No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Ludworth Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Grasmere Avenue Easington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lilac Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Shotton Colliery Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Easington Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haswell Branch Surgery 0191 5263900	Front Street East Haswell Durham County Durham DH6 2BL
Haswell Surgery	Front Street Haswell Plough Durham DH6 2EW
Silverdale Family Practice 0191 5171055	Silverdale Family Pract Sth Hetton Hc, Front St South Hetton County Durham DH6 2TH
Station Road Surgery	Station Road Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2JL
Southdene Medical Centre 0191 5265818	Southdene Medical Centre Front St Shotton Colliery Co.Durham DH6 2LT

Local Stores

Shotton
Cooperative Terrace
Shotton Colliery
Durham
Durham
DH6 2LW
01915 262915
Store Website
1.88 miles

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SPAR South Hetton Road
Snippersgate Filling Station
South Hetton Road
Easington Lane
Houghton le Spring
DH5 0LG
0191 5262469
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 1.31 miles

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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 4.43 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 4.62 miles

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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 4.67 miles
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Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street Fence Houses Houghton Le Spring Durham Tyne And Wear DH4 6LP 0191 385 9696 simplycats@simplycats.net Website 5.16 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 5.19 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 3.47 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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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 6.16 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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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 6.95 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 7.58 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 8.82 miles

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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 8.98 miles

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