Welcome to Old Town

Old Town Durham is a historic district located in Durham, North Carolina. It is a vibrant and bustling area that is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The district is known for its beautiful architecture, which includes a mix of Victorian, Georgian, and Colonial Revival styles. Visitors to Old Town Durham can take a stroll down the tree-lined streets and admire the historic buildings, or stop in at one of the many local businesses for a bite to eat or a unique shopping experience.

One of the most popular attractions in Old Town Durham is the Durham Farmers' Market. This weekly market is held on Saturdays and features a wide variety of fresh produce, baked goods, and artisanal products. Visitors can sample local cheeses, pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers, or stock up on ingredients for a home-cooked meal. The market is a great place to meet local farmers and artisans, and to get a taste of the vibrant food culture that is thriving in Durham.

Another must-see attraction in Old Town Durham is the Carolina Theatre. This historic theater has been a fixture in the community since 1926, and today it hosts a variety of live performances, film screenings, and other cultural events. The theater is known for its beautiful Art Deco architecture, which has been carefully preserved over the years. Visitors can catch a classic movie, attend a live concert, or take in a play or dance performance at this beloved local institution.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mill Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Skillcorn	Wellington Street Stockton On Tees Durham TS18 1QX 01642860055 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Parnell	Parkfield Road Stockton-On-Tees TS18 3SY 1642601567 School Website
Bowesfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Laura Birkett	Northcote Street Stockton On Tees Durham TS18 3JB 01642601890 School Website
The Education Training Collective Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Grant Glendinning	Harvard Avenue Thornaby Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS17 6FB 7717575658 School Website
Oxbridge Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Amerigo	Oxbridge Lane Stockton On Tees Durham TS18 4DA 01642607421 School Website
Tilery Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Judith Stanyard	St Ann's Terrace Portrack Stockton On Tees Durham TS18 2HU 01642673761 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Rizzi-Allan	Green Lane Stockton On Tees Durham TS19 0DW 01642678071 School Website
North Shore Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Garthwaite	Talbot Street Stockton On Tees Durham TS20 2AY 01642612381 School Website
The Oak Tree Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Elizabeth Pollitt	Newham Grange Avenue Stockton On Tees Durham TS19 0SE 01642602029 School Website
St Patricks Roman Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Catholic Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ryan	Westbury Street Thornaby Stockton On Tees North Yorkshire TS17 6NE 01642676724 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stockton Bishopton Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, Durham, TS18 2AJ 0.39 Miles

Thornaby Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS17 6AW 0.60 Miles

Eaglescliffe Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Cleveland, Durham, TS16 0BT 2.78 Miles

Billingham Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Cleveland, Durham, TS23 3TG 3.22 Miles

Middlesbrough Zetland Road, Middlesbrough Station, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS1 1EG 3.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tee's Valley Cabs 01642 533335 8 Yarm Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 1ET 0.19 Miles
Teesvally Cabs 01642 605605 8 Yarm La, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 1ET 0.19 Miles
Nelson Taxis Taxis 01642 605606 8 Yarm Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 1ET 0.19 Miles
Teesside Cars 01642 875875 70 Dovecot Street, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 1LL 0.21 Miles
Swift Cars 01642 615616 41 Norton Rd, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 2BU 0.32 Miles
Super Cars 01642 673673 41A Norton Rd, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 2BU 0.32 Miles
Stockton Cars 01642 805805 47 Yarm Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 3DL 0.44 Miles
Airport Transfers 07960 341557 St. Marys Gate Station Street, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS20 2AB 0.51 Miles
County Cars 01642 605606 2 Oxbridge La, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 3LZ 0.54 Miles
Comerford Cars 01642 652009 28A Durham Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS19 0BS 0.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street West No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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St Thomas' Church Church Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartington Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skinner Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishopton Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yale Crescent Thornaby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Yale Crescent Thornaby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Yarm Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
38 Bowesfield Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbourne Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Yarm Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Newtown Po Bishopton Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harvard Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Densham Surgery 01642 672351	The Health Centre Lawson Street Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS18 1HU
The Dovecot Surgery 01642 676520	The Health Centre Lawson Street Stockton On Tees Cleveland TS18 1HU
Extended Hours Service-Tennant Street 07392 866826	Tennant St Medical Centre Tennant Street Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS18 2AT
Tennant Street Medical Practice 01642 613331	Tennant St Medical Pract Tennant Street Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS18 2AT
Riverside Medical Practice 01642 604117	Riverside Medical Pract. Alma Street Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS18 2AP

Local Stores

Hartburn
10 Harpers Parade
Hartburn
Stockton-On-Tees
Durham
TS18 5EQ
01642 583200
Store Website
1.28 miles

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SPAR Thornaby
Former Mandale House
Lanehouse Road
Thornaby
TS17 8ED
01642671845
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stockton Vets4pets Ltd
44 Durham Road Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS19 0BS 01642 611 191 stockton@vets4pets.com Website 0.60 miles
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Vets Now Middlesbrough
C/O Jacqui Paterson Veterinary Surgery Preston Farm Sopwith Close Stockton On Tees Cleveland TS18 3TE 01642 217605 middlesbroughclinic@vet-now.com Website 1.21 miles

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Jacqui Paterson'S Veterinary Surgery
1 Sopwith Close Preston Farm Industrial Estate Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS18 3TE 01642 604 555 general@jacquipatersons.co.uk Website 1.21 miles
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Grange Veterinary Surgery
388 Norton Road Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS20 2QL 01642 360307 info@grange-vet.co.uk 1.42 miles
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Harrison Family Vets Stockton
Unit 2 The Mile House Durham Road Stockton On Tees Cleveland TS19 9AA sto@harrisonfamilyvets.co.uk Website 1.51 miles

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Jollyes
Unit 1A Lustrum Retail Park Stockton On Tees Cleveland TS18 2RB 1.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 2.30 miles Eaglescliffe

Location what3words chugging.pancakes.friction

Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 2.43 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

Location what3words rotate.entry.gains

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 3.81 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 4.47 miles

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Stewart’S Park
Ladgate Ln 4.56 miles On The Corner Of Ladgate Lane, And Marton Road

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Teesmouth Beach
Good Dog Walking Beach With Wide Open Space And Sand Dunes Also. Unnamed Road Hartlepool Lancashire TS25 2DT 7.65 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-6.7°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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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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