Welcome to Kimblesworth

Kimblesworth is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the city of Durham and is home to a population of around 1,000 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Kimblesworth is St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The churchyard is also home to a number of historic graves, including that of John George Lambton, the first Earl of Durham.

Kimblesworth is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Durham and other nearby towns. Overall, Kimblesworth is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Nettlesworth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Lee	Front Street Nettlesworth Chester Le Street Durham DH2 3PF 01913710444 School Website
Sacriston Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Parks	Witton Road Sacriston Durham DH7 6LQ 1913710777 School Website
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sam Clarke	Front Street Sacriston Durham County Durham DH7 6AB 1913710272 School Website
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Bridon	Carrhouse Drive Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5LZ 1913847452 School Website
Framwellgate School Durham Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andy Byers	Newton Drive Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5BQ 01913866628 School Website
New College Durham Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Broadbent	Framwellgate Moor Centre Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ES 1913754000 School Website
Edmondsley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Rees	Edmondsley Durham DH7 6DU 01913710443 School Website
Framwellgate Moor Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Bethan Smith	Newton Drive Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5BG 01913865400 School Website
Durham Newton Hall Infants School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Frazer	Langley Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5LP 01913861203 School Website
Blue Coat C Of E Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Lysa Grieve	Langley Road Newton Hall Estate Durham DH1 5LP 01913865975 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 2.39 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 2.99 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 9.08 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 9.15 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 9.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blakey Taxis 0191 371 0322 6 Parkside, Durham, Durham, DH7 6JU 1.06 Miles
Chas's Taxis 0191 371 1488 13 Gregson Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 6HU 1.19 Miles
Cramptons Private Hire 0191 386 3630 58 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 5DW 1.35 Miles
M And L Taxis 0191 371 1640 36 Westhills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY 1.36 Miles
Mr Lee Wilson M And L Taxis 0191 371 1640 36 West Hills Close, Durham, Durham, DH7 6AY 1.36 Miles
Ace Private Hire 0191 383 0099 Elddis Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5HE 1.53 Miles
Airport Express (Newcastle Airport) 0191 371 2352 83 Alnwick Rd, Durham, Durham, DH1 5PD 1.59 Miles
Todd's Taxis 0191 386 5991 15 Warkworth Rd, Durham, Durham, DH1 5PB 1.68 Miles
Chester Town Taxis 0191 387 1077 7 Lime St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 3SG 1.69 Miles
Jovial Private Hire 07716 661662 The Jovial Monk/Canterbury Rd, Durham, Durham, DH1 5PY 1.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tanhills Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plawsworth - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Viola Crescent Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plawsworth Road Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waldridge Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Findon Hill Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arniston Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sacriston Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Abbeywood Business Pk Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lower Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street Pity Me - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Sacriston - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartside View - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oatlands Way - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chester-Le-St Gp Extended Access Service 07702 952152	Chester-Le-St Health Ltd Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JW
Sacriston Medical Centre 0191 3710232	Sacriston Medical Centre Front Street Sacriston County Durham DH7 6JW
Lanchester Road Hospital	Lanchester Road Durham County Durham DH1 5RD
Medical Centre, Framwellgate Moor 0191 3866044	Medical Centre 50 Front Street Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5BL
Chastleton Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Newton Drive Durham DH1 5BH

Local Stores

Newton Hall
Carr House Drive
Newton Hall
Durham
Durham
DH1 5LT
01913 841088
Store Website
1.79 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Cestrian
ROPERY LANE
CHESTER LE STREET
DH3 3AP
01913894253
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 1.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 2.71 miles
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Animals Treated
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 3.21 miles
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Animals Treated
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 3.51 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 2.12 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 2.61 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 5.59 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 5.87 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 6.95 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 8.35 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
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

Sunday	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	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
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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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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