Welcome to Horden

Horden is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea and is approximately 6 miles south of the city of Sunderland. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Horden became a mining town, with coal mining being the primary industry. The village has since undergone significant changes, with the closure of the mines and the development of new housing estates.

Despite the changes, Horden has managed to maintain its sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and a community centre. There are also several schools in the area, including Horden Nursery School, Horden Infant School, and Horden Junior School. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including Horden Cricket Club and Horden Rugby Football Club.

Horden is a popular destination for visitors, with its beautiful coastline and stunning countryside. The village is located close to several nature reserves, including the Durham Coast National Nature Reserve and the Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve. There are also several historic landmarks in the area, including the ruins of Horden Castle and the St Mary's Church. Overall, Horden is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -0.6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cotsford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Rachel Cook	Third Street Horden Peterlee Durham SR8 4EH 01915864660 School Website
Yohden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ellen Harrison	Windsor Terrace Horden Peterlee Durham SR8 4HP 01915863096 School Website
Horden Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Parkinson	Cotsford Park Horden Peterlee Durham SR8 4TB 01915865415 School Website
Dene House Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Blake	Manor Way Peterlee Durham SR8 5RL 01915862937
Dene Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Nelson	Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5RL 1915546000 School Website
Seascape Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Rowntree	Ellison Road Peterlee Durham SR8 5NJ 01915864186 School Website
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Jones	Thorpe Road Horden Peterlee Durham SR8 4AB 01915863895 School Website
Blackhall Colliery Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Leonard	Middle Street Blackhall Colliery Hartlepool TS27 4NA 01915864049 School Website
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Graham	Westway Peterlee County Durham SR8 1DE 1915862264 School Website
St Bede's Catholic School And Byron Sixth Form College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Cessford	Westway Peterlee County Durham SR8 1DE 1915876220 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 0.09 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 6.78 Miles

Seaton Carew Station Lane, Seaton Carew, Durham, TS25 1DW 8.58 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 10.11 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 10.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Perfect Occasion Cars 0191 247 3613 19 Blackhills Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4DW 0.20 Miles
Elite Limo Hire 0191 247 3613 19 Blackhills Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4DW 0.20 Miles
Chevron Taxis 0191 586 0555 2 Windsor Corner, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4HR 0.29 Miles
247 Taxi Services (Peterlee) Ltd 0191 586 7777 Unit 9/Sea View Ind Est/Kilburn Drive, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4TQ 0.47 Miles
A J S Private Hire 07763 312747 40 Willow Grove, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4SA 0.53 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 1234 102 Edenhill Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 0.90 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 3698 102 Edenhill Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 0.90 Miles
Peterlee Taxis 0191 586 2244 Faraday Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5AP 1.05 Miles
A And A Taxis 0191 586 8606 30 Fairbairn Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5EN 1.29 Miles
Central Taxis (Peterlee) Ltd 0191 586 1100 6 Hardwick Ct, Hartlepool, Durham, TS27 4FB 1.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horden Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Third Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Blackhills Terr - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Eden Vale - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosedale Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellison Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulwell Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eden Hill Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shaftsbury Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peterlee Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peterlee Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Simpson & Partners	Fourth Street Horden Peterlee SR8 4LD
The Horden Group Practice 0191 5864210	Sea View Health Centre Fourth Street Horden County Durham SR8 4LD
William Brown Centre 0191 5691060	William Brown Centre Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5TW
Intrahealth Vawas 0191 5181564	William Brown Centre Peterlee Co Durham SR8 5TW
Dc & Ec Gp Enhanced Access Service 0191 5873039	Peterlee Health Centre Bede Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD

Local Stores

Blackhall
Middle Street
Blackhall Colliery
Hartlepool
Durham
TS27 4EA
01915 863739
shop.4656@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Peterlee
Easington Tyre Centre
Acre Rigg Filling Station
Essington Way
Peterlee
SR8 5AZ
0191 587 0004
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 0.31 miles

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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 4.78 miles

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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 5.92 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultation by appointment.
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Bridge Veterinary Group
Stranton Veterinary Surgery 13 Vicarage Gardens Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1TU 01429 275003 7.07 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
24-26 Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1RL 01429 272435 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 7.11 miles
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Hartlepool Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 2, Belle Vue Neighbourhood Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1QF 01429 224555 hartlepool@vets4pets.com 7.64 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 3.15 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 5.15 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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Summerhill
Varied Terrain. Popular With Large Number Of Dog Walkers, Cyclists, Runners And Horse Riders Alike. Backfields Hartlepool Lancashire TS26 0DN 6.65 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 9.81 miles

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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 10.20 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 10.33 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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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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