Welcome to Low Etherley

Low Etherley is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles to the west of Bishop Auckland and 10 miles to the south-west of Durham City. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Low Etherley is the St. Cuthbert'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 architecture.

Low Etherley is a close-knit community with a population of around 1,500 people. The village has a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a convenience store, a hair salon, and a garage. Low Etherley is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place to live for those who enjoy a slower pace of life.

Despite its small size, Low Etherley has a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of sports teams, including a football team and a cricket team. Low Etherley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns School And Sixth Form College A Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Byron	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6JT 01388603246 School Website
Bishop Barrington Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Grant Sowerby	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6LA 1388603307 School Website
Bishop Auckland College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Natalie Davison-Terranova	Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JZ 1388443000 School Website
Evergreen Primary School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Benson	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6LS 01388459721 School Website
St Annes C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Binks	Warwick Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6LS 01388603359 School Website
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Sands	Murphy Crescent Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6QH 1388603451 School Website
Aclet Close Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Jenkins	Aclet Close Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6PX 01388603006 School Website
Etherley Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Madgwick	Hazel Grove Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RF 01388604835 School Website
Woodhouse Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Smith	Walker Drive Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6QW 01388602885 School Website
Cockton Hill Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Thomas Cuthbertson	Mcintyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6HW 01388604627 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 0.80 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 2.59 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 4.78 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 4.81 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 9.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tailor Made Travel 01388 665555 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6LE 0.54 Miles
R And S Taxis 01388 458228 36 Lowther Rd, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6QU 0.55 Miles
Michael's Travel 01388 661000 4 Saxon Ct, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7UA 0.60 Miles
Deluxe Travel 01388 601505 46 Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6JD 0.63 Miles
Mc's Taxis 01388 604357 24 Worcester Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6UZ 0.69 Miles
Jeds Taxis 01388 661188 8 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 0.78 Miles
Elite Taxis 01388 602500 5 Aldhun Cl, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6XL 0.78 Miles
Cables Taxis Ltd 01388 602313 50 Prince's Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7BA 0.80 Miles
Jims Taxi Services 01388 605072 Stranton St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7DP 0.85 Miles
Aabat Taxis 01388 607607 36A Rear Of Newgate St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EG 1.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woodhouse Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bamburgh Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhouse Close - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Etherley Dene - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Escombe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weardale Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carrisbrooke Crescent - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedburn Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Proudfoot Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleveland Avenue Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clarence Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watling Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henknowle Cornwall Place - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Princes Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tindale Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Auckland Park Hospital	Westfield Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AE
County Durham And Darlington Bcsc	Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD
Auckland Medical Group 01388 602728	The Old Fire House Watling Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6RP
Auckland Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Old Fire House Watling Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6RP
Auckland Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Old Fire House Watling Road Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 6RP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Bishop Auckland
2 Brooklands
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6PW
03303559237
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 0.60 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 0.99 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 4.78 miles

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Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A, Cobblers Hall Burnhill Lane Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4SE 01325 308000 Website 4.80 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 4.80 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 9.13 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 12.98 miles

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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 13.45 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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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 14.74 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 14.86 miles

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.85 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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