Welcome to Pelton Fell

Pelton Fell is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on a hill overlooking the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a thriving mining community. Today, Pelton Fell is a quiet and peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities for residents to enjoy.

One of the most notable features of Pelton Fell is its stunning natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The River Wear runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for walks along the riverbank. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, including Pelton Fell Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and family outings.

Despite its small size, Pelton Fell has a strong sense of community and a range of amenities for residents to enjoy. There are several local shops and businesses in the village, including a post office, convenience store, and pub. The village also has a primary school, community centre, and sports facilities, including a football pitch and tennis courts. Pelton Fell is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities such as Durham and Newcastle.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hermitage Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Stewart	Waldridge Lane Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 3AD School Website
Roseberry Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Dunn	Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Durham DH2 1NP 01913700182 School Website
Chester Le Street C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Butler	Hilda Park Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2JT 01913882328 School Website
Bullion Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Barningham	Bullion Lane Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2DP 01913882482 School Website
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
Newker Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Kirkland	Waldridge Road Chester Le Street Durham DH2 3AA 01913887099 School Website
Cestria Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lorraine Gowland	Church Chare Chester Le Street Durham DH3 3PZ 01913882483 School Website
Park View School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Finley	Church Chare Chester Le Street Durham DH3 3QA 01913882248 School Website
Red Rose Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Brinton	York Terrace Chester Le Street Durham DH3 3NA 01913886251 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Garrity	Ropery Lane Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3PH 1913882305 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 1.23 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.55 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.53 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 6.80 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 7.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A A C Taxis 0191 307 7002 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 0.14 Miles
Aaa Taxis 0191 387 1300 19 Ferndene Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 0.14 Miles
La Taxis 0191 387 5851 11 Briarwood Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NP 0.14 Miles
Aa And C Chester Taxis 0191 388 7766 19 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 0.14 Miles
Beeline Taxis 0191 388 8223 78 Hilda Pk, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JU 0.82 Miles
Chester Town Taxis 0191 387 1077 7 Lime St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 3SG 0.91 Miles
Andy's Taxis 0191 388 8219 20 The Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2DD 0.99 Miles
Cruiser Cabs 0800 389 1001 6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT 1.02 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses 0191 370 1398 1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU 1.02 Miles
Ace Taxis 0191 389 2263 42 South St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JG 1.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pelton Fell P.O. Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grange Terrace Pelton - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Battle Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lingholme - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gibside Whitehill Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Front Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherton Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falstone Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilda Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waldridge Colliery - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Pelaw Post Office2 Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Barford Drive Waldridge Park - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandyford Pelton - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Lane Ends - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pelton Fell 1913333140	Fellrose Surgery Pelton Fell Pelton Fell Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NH
Villages Medical Group 0191 3873558	21 Gardiner Crescent Pelton Fell Chester-Le-Street Co.Durham DH2 2NJ
Cestria Health Centre 0191 3887771	Cestria Health Centre Whitehill Way Chester-Le-Street County Durham DH2 3DJ
Dermatology Service 0191 3887771	Cestria Health Centre Whitehill Way Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 3DJ
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 0191 3700500	Pelton & Fellrose Mg Unit 1, Lavender Centre Pelton County Durham DH2 1HS

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR Mendip Avenue
1 Mendip Avenue
Chester-Le-Street
Durham
DH2 3AS
03316300139
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 0.58 miles
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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 1.28 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 1.73 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 2.78 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 2.84 miles

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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 4.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.87 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 1.94 miles

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Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 3.95 miles

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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 5.13 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 5.13 miles

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 5.80 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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