Welcome to Little Thorpe

Little Thorpe is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Durham city and has a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Little Thorpe has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Bartholomew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. Little Thorpe also has a village hall, which is used for a variety of community events and activities throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Little Thorpe has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop. The village is also well-connected, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Little Thorpe is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 15.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Seascape Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Rowntree	Ellison Road Peterlee Durham SR8 5NJ 01915864186 School Website
Acre Rigg Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Longstaff	Acre Rigg Road Peterlee Durham SR8 2DU 01915864437 School Website
Acre Rigg Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Julie Craggs	Acre Rigg Road Peterlee Durham SR8 2DU 01915862915 School Website
Apollo Studio Academy Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Whelan	Willerby Grove Peterlee Durham SR8 2RN 01915185595 School Website
East Durham College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Duncan	Willerby Grove Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RN 1915182000 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
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
Howletch Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Beattie	Pennine Drive Peterlee Durham SR8 2NQ 01915862765 School Website
Dene House Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Blake	Manor Way Peterlee Durham SR8 5RL 01915862937

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 1.09 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 7.57 Miles

Seaton Carew Station Lane, Seaton Carew, Durham, TS25 1DW 9.29 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 9.74 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 9.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peterlee Taxis 0191 586 2244 Faraday Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5AP 0.19 Miles
A And A Taxis 0191 586 8606 30 Fairbairn Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5EN 0.24 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 1234 102 Edenhill Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 0.33 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 3698 102 Edenhill Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 0.33 Miles
247 Taxi Services (Peterlee) Ltd 0191 586 7777 Unit 9/Sea View Ind Est/Kilburn Drive, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4TQ 0.80 Miles
Perfect Occasion Cars 0191 247 3613 19 Blackhills Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4DW 0.90 Miles
Elite Limo Hire 0191 247 3613 19 Blackhills Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4DW 0.90 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0191 518 2542 9 Hulme Court, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2NU 0.90 Miles
Peters Taxis 07824 789549 14 Furness Close, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2PB 0.94 Miles
Amorus Executive Private Hire 07880 726315 Southway, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1DX 0.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Yoden Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunn Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eden Hill Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Armstrong Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beverley Way - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peterlee Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Peterlee Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ellison Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
York Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sunderland Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosedale Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lancaster Hill - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eden Vale - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
O'neill Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Peterlee Health Centre 0191 5870808	Peterlee Health Centre Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre	Peterlee Health Centre Suite No 9 Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD
Peterlee 0191 5865029	Peterlee Health Centre Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre 0191 5867414	Peterlee Health Centre Peterlee Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre - District - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Peterlee Health Centre Bede Way Peterlee Durham SR8 1AD

Local Stores

Easington Colliery
Seaside Lane
Easington Colliery
Peterlee
Durham
SR8 3PF
01915 270341
Store Website
1.50 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 1.02 miles

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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 3.82 miles

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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 5.47 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 7.40 miles

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Gilmoor Vets
Park Veterinary Clinic 6 William Doxford Centre Sunderland County Durham SR3 2NE 0191 511 0999 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 7.59 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Group
Stranton Veterinary Surgery 13 Vicarage Gardens Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1TU 01429 275003 7.81 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 2.77 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 4.87 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 7.26 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 9.25 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 9.54 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 10.59 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-16.3°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-15.9°C	-11.8°C	-9.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.3°C	-6°C	-10°C	-12.1°C

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