Welcome to Heighington

Heighington is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the city of Durham and has a population of around 2,000 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Heighington is St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century tower, and a 15th-century chancel. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events.

Heighington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with many residents involved in local groups and organizations. There are also several annual events held in Heighington, such as the village fete and the Christmas lights switch-on, which bring the community together and attract visitors from surrounding areas.

Local Schools

School	Details
Heighington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carly Stonier	Hopelands Heighington Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 6PH 01325300326 School Website
Utc South Durham University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Tom Dower	Long Tens Way Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 6AP 1325430250 School Website
Greenfield Community College A Specialist Arts And Science School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Priestley	Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7LF 01325300378 School Website
Oakwood Learning Centre Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Alister Sidgwick	New Biggin Lane Heighington Darlington County Durham DL2 2UH 1388437139
Pear Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr David Bartlett	Toy Top Farm Houghton Bank Heighington Darlington County Durham DL2 2UQ 1388776799 School Website
St Francis Church Of England Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Lakey	Scholars Path Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7HB 01325300236 School Website
Horndale Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Craig Brown	Scholars Path Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7HB 01325300228 School Website
Stephenson Way Academy And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Tracy Dodds	Stephenson Way Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7DD 01325300324 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Kirsty Evans	Garburn Place Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 7DE 1325300337 School Website
Byerley Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Pattison	Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe Durham DL5 7LE 01325300598 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 0.96 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 1.74 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.57 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 4.81 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 5.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C And S Taxis 01325 313119 2 Burnynghill Cl, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6TQ 1.20 Miles
Taxis A 2 B 01325 314545 26 Derwent Pl, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7HD 1.93 Miles
Horndale Taxis 01325 307307 Unit 5/Thames Centre/Gurney Way, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6UJ 1.94 Miles
Go Cadillac Cars 01388 601158 14 Leaside, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6SX 2.03 Miles
Williams Taxis 01325 300222 Building 2A, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6BH 2.08 Miles
Da Taxis And Mini Bus Hire 01388 777262 18 Dalton Crescent, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.16 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Jsb Travel 01388 776969 12 Dalton Cr, Shildon, Durham, DL4 2LF 2.16 Miles
Speedy Cabs 01325 301310 85 Stainforth Cl, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7NF 2.19 Miles
Karioke Kabs 01325 307219 11 Bede Cr, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 5HB 2.30 Miles
G2 Taxis 01325 308899 30 Greville Way, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 5EX 2.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heighington So Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Silverdale Place Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dale Road - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilton Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hilton Road Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
30 Zetland Hunt - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Heighington 01325 321619	The Surgery 30 West Green Heighington Darlington County Durham DL5 6PE
Pease Way Medical Centre 01325 528000	The Pease Way Medical Ctr 2 Pease Way Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 5NH
Bewick Crescent Surgery 01325 316637	Bewick Crescent Surgery 27 Bewick Crescent Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 5LH
Jubilee Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pioneering Care Centre Carers Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SE
S1 Gp Enhanced Access Service 01325 311300	Cobblers Hall Surgery Carers Way Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE

Local Stores

Shildon - Dale Road
Dale Road
Shildon
Durham
DL4 2JT
01388 777826
Store Website
2.07 miles

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SPAR Heighinton
9-11
Church View
Heighinton
DL5 6PN
01325 313144
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Meowve Teesside Ltd T/A Vets On The Meowve
Unit 12 Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 6ZF 07804 914451 teeside@vetsonthemeowve.com Website 1.99 miles

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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 2.19 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
1 Neville Parade Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 5DH 01325 321871 2.54 miles

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Grange Vets
131 Shafto Way Newton Aycliffe Durham County Durham DL5 5QL 01325 465371 info@grangevets.co.uk Website 2.78 miles

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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 2.79 miles

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Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd
57-59 Alverton Drive Faverdale Darlington County Durham DL3 0GA 01325 787 370 admin@darlingtonvetclinic.com 3.58 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 7.37 miles

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 10.10 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 11.86 miles Eaglescliffe

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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 12.31 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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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 12.75 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 14.48 miles

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