Welcome to Ovington

Ovington Durham is a small village located in the north-east of England. It is situated in the county of Durham and is part of the Teesdale district. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The River Tees runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Ovington Durham was also an important centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages, with many of the village's buildings dating back to this period. The village church, St. Mary's, is a Grade II listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

Despite its small size, Ovington Durham has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Bridge Inn, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Ovington Durham is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in the north-east of England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gainford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Riley	Low Road Gainford Darlington Durham DL2 3DR 01325730274 School Website
Trinity Academy Eppleby Forcett Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Mclean	Eppleby Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7AY 1325718298 School Website
Staindrop Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mitchinson	Cleatlam Lane Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JU 1833660285 School Website
Staindrop C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Whelerton	Black Swan Wynd Staindrop Darlington Durham DL2 3NL 01833660334 School Website
Ravensworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Petch	Ravensworth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7ET 1325718375 School Website
Ingleton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Whitaker	Manor Road Ingleton Darlington County Durham DL2 3JE 1325730366 School Website
Green Lane Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Goffee	Green Lane Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8LG 01833690298 School Website
Barnard Castle School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Jackson	Newgate Barnard Castle Durham DL12 8UN 01833690222 School Website
Teesdale School And Sixth Form Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cleckner	Prospect Place Barnard Castle DL12 8HH 1833638166 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Ann Box	Birch Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8JR 1833637029 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.42 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 9.57 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 9.81 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 10.13 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 10.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 3.68 Miles
Taxis In Darlington 01325 582002 Merrybent Drive, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2JZ 7.31 Miles
Johns Cabs 07966 781183 25 Mayfield Walk, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9UY 8.22 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01388 450717 3 Harland Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9JH 8.30 Miles
Amalgamated Taxis 01748 825112 Unit 16/Greenbelt Holdings/Borough Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4SX 8.39 Miles
Deans Vip Cars 01325 353855 2 Bushel Hill Ct, Darlington, Durham, DL3 9QF 8.42 Miles
I And K Travel 07972 030697 28 Maude Ter, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9BB 8.58 Miles
F J Minibus Travel 01388 833931 56 Chestnut Court, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0TQ 8.59 Miles
J And M Taxis 01388 774596 34 Middleton Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1NN 9.19 Miles
Street Taxis 01388 775555 Princes St, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1AX 9.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ovington - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wycliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winston Gate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gainford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gainford Surgery 01325 730204	Main Road Gainford Darlington County Durham DL2 3BE
Dovecote Street Surgery 01833 660342	Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JT
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Victoria Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HT
Barnard Castle Surgery 01833 690707	Barnard Castle Surgery Victoria Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8HT

Local Stores

Petrol Barnard Castle
Prospect Place
Barnard Castle
Durham
DL12 8HL
01833 637152
Store Website
4.78 miles

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SPAR Staindrop
3
North Green
Staindrop
Darlington
DL2 3JN
01833 660218
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Montalbo Road Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8ED 01833 695695 ENQUIRIES@CASTLEVETS.NET Website 5.31 miles
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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 8.02 miles

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Swale Veterinary Llp
Fairfield Way Gallowfields Trading Estate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4TB 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 8.37 miles

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Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd
57-59 Alverton Drive Faverdale Darlington County Durham DL3 0GA 01325 787 370 admin@darlingtonvetclinic.com 8.80 miles


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Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South Darlington County Durham DL3 7SQ 01325 380111 darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 9.46 miles
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Medivet Darlington - Duke Street
58 Duke Street Darlington County Durham DL3 7AN 01325 620968 darlington.duke.st@medivet.co.uk Website 9.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 13.42 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 13.42 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 13.42 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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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 16.05 miles

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 16.28 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 16.42 miles

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