Welcome to Lanchester

Lanchester Durham is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the city of Durham and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lanchester Durham is the Church of All Saints. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate stonework, and a peaceful churchyard. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

In addition to its historic buildings, Lanchester Durham is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. These include a post office, a village hall, a primary school, and several shops and pubs. The village also hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fair, a Christmas market, and a village show. Overall, Lanchester Durham is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 1.4°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Davis	Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HU 01207520436 School Website
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Stephenson	Kitswell Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0JG 1207520435 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Comprehensive School And Sixth Form College Lanchester Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Helena Windle	Consett Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0RD 01207520424 School Website
Burnhope Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Bryson	Langley Avenue Burnhope Durham DH7 0AG 1207520243 School Website
Annfield Plain Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Kane	Northgate Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7UY 1207234691 School Website
Annfield Plain Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Inez Burgess	Front Street Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 7ST 1207234531 School Website
Croft Community School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrea English	Greencroft Road End Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8PR 01207234547 School Website
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Parker	Esh Village Durham County Durham DH7 9QY 1913731205 School Website
Esh Cofe (Aided) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Park	Front Street Esh Durham County Durham DH7 9QR 1913731324 School Website
Catchgate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Shaw	Blackett Street Annfield Plain Stanley Durham DH9 8LX 01207234252 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 6.91 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 6.97 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 9.79 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 9.83 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 10.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tracys Taxi's 01207 528170 24 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LX 0.10 Miles
Deneside Taxis 01207 528882 55 Deneside, Durham, Durham, DH7 0LZ 0.26 Miles
Lanchester Village Taxis Ltd 01207 588888 Green Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 0RL 1.28 Miles
Macbeth Taxis 01207 284883 1 Durham Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7SR 2.47 Miles
Ada Taxis 01207 237769 12 Mary Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7SJ 2.60 Miles
Colcon Taxis 01207 234994 14 Percy Avenue, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8EP 2.98 Miles
Annfield Taxis 01207 230970 235 Park Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7QG 3.07 Miles
L T Taxis 01207 284710 235 Park Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7QG 3.07 Miles
D H 7 Taxis 0191 373 9333 24 South View, Durham, Durham, DH7 9YQ 3.10 Miles
S And J Taxi 0191 373 6899 52 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH7 9XB 3.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Durham Rd Lanchester - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Rd Lanchester - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanchester Tso Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Deneside - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxhills Lanchester - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollingside Terr Lanchester Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Street Burnhope Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidenlaw Lanchester Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wilks Hill Esh Winning Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurbuck Cottages Lanchester Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawthorn Terrace - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lanchester Medical Centre 01207 520877	Lanchester Medical Centre Durham Road Lanchester County Durham DH7 0LP
Nagi - Croft View, Lanchester 01207 521906	Croft View Surgery 3 Croft View Lanchester Durham County Durham DH7 0HY
The Haven Surgery 01207 214707	The Surgery The Haven Burnhope Durham DH7 0BD
Derwentside Dermatology 01207 523676	The Greenhouse Greencroft Ind Park Stanley County Durham DH9 7XN
Cdd Diabetes Service 01207 523613	The Greenhouse Greencroft Ind Park Stanley County Durham DH9 7XN

Local Stores

Quebec Street
36-38 Quebec Street
Langley Park
Durham
Durham
DH7 9UU
01913 737609
Store Website
3.04 miles

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SPAR Lanchester
4
Front Street
Lanchester
DH7 0ER
01207 520822
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 2.29 miles

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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 3.70 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 4.23 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 4.89 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 6.00 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 6.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 4.13 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 6.91 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 6.93 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 7.08 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 7.49 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 8.16 miles

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Weather Forecast

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