Welcome to Peterlee

Peterlee is a small town located in County Durham, England. It was established in 1948 as a new town to accommodate the growing population of miners and their families. The town was named after Peter Lee, a prominent trade unionist who fought for the rights of miners in the early 20th century. Today, Peterlee is a bustling town with a population of over 20,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Peterlee is the Apollo Pavilion, a concrete structure designed by artist Victor Pasmore in the 1960s. The pavilion is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, and it has been the subject of much controversy over the years. Some people see it as a masterpiece of modern art, while others view it as an eyesore. Despite the mixed opinions, the Apollo Pavilion remains an important part of Peterlee's cultural heritage.

Peterlee is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Castle Eden Dene, a nature reserve that covers over 500 acres of woodland and grassland. The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and otters. It is a popular spot for hiking, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities. Other parks in Peterlee include Helford Road Park, Eden Lane Park, and Shotton Park. These parks provide residents with a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and they are an important part of the town's community life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 21.3 MPH

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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
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
Dene Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Nelson	Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5RL 1915546000 School Website
Dene House Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Blake	Manor Way Peterlee Durham SR8 5RL 01915862937
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
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
Cotsford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Rachel Cook	Third Street Horden Peterlee Durham SR8 4EH 01915864660 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 0.92 Miles

Hartlepool Station Approach, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7ED 7.13 Miles

Seaton Carew Station Lane, Seaton Carew, Durham, TS25 1DW 8.83 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 10.06 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 10.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 1234 102 Edenhill Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 0.17 Miles
Phillips Taxis 0191 586 3698 102 Edenhill Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5DE 0.17 Miles
Peterlee Taxis 0191 586 2244 Faraday Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5AP 0.62 Miles
Amorus Executive Private Hire 07880 726315 Southway, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 1DX 0.66 Miles
A And A Taxis 0191 586 8606 30 Fairbairn Rd, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 5EN 0.70 Miles
Ace Executive Travel 0191 518 2542 9 Hulme Court, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 2NU 0.75 Miles
Elite Limo Hire 0191 247 3613 19 Blackhills Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4DW 0.76 Miles
Perfect Occasion Cars 0191 247 3613 19 Blackhills Road, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4DW 0.76 Miles
Chevron Taxis 0191 586 0555 2 Windsor Corner, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4HR 0.82 Miles
247 Taxi Services (Peterlee) Ltd 0191 586 7777 Unit 9/Sea View Ind Est/Kilburn Drive, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4TQ 0.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Asda Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 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:
Peterlee Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eden Hill Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellison Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunn Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
O'neill Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosedale Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Eden Vale - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yoden Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beverley Way - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackhills Terr - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunderland Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Intrahealth Vawas 0191 5181564	William Brown Centre Peterlee Co Durham SR8 5TW
William Brown Centre 0191 5691060	William Brown Centre Manor Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 5TW
Dc & Ec Gp Enhanced Access Service 0191 5873039	Peterlee Health Centre Bede Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD
Peterlee Primary Care Services 0191 5873039	Peterlee Health Centre Bede Way Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre 0191 5870808	Peterlee Health Centre Peterlee County Durham SR8 1AD

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
Cotsford Lane Horden Durham SR8 4JJ 01915869783 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 0.75 miles

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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 4.24 miles

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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 5.94 miles
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Bridge Veterinary Group
Stranton Veterinary Surgery 13 Vicarage Gardens Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1TU 01429 275003 7.36 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
24-26 Stockton Road Hartlepool Cleveland TS25 1RL 01429 272435 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk Website 7.37 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 7.84 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 3.22 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 4.51 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 6.79 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 9.00 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 10.00 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 10.12 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Patchy light rain in area with thunder	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.1°C	18.6°C	17.1°C	16°C	18.9°C	24.9°C	25.2°C	26.8°C	28°C	26.9°C	23.3°C	20.4°C
Feels Like	20.1°C	18.6°C	17.1°C	16°C	18.9°C	25.9°C	27.4°C	28.5°C	29.8°C	27.8°C	25.2°C	20.4°C

Saturday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	17.6°C	15.1°C	13.4°C	12.7°C	15.4°C	18.6°C	21.3°C	23.4°C	23.7°C	22.6°C	19.8°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	14.6°C	12.4°C	11.4°C	14.7°C	18.4°C	21.3°C	24.7°C	25.1°C	24.8°C	19.8°C	15.9°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

	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.3°C	13.2°C	12.3°C	11.6°C	14.8°C	18.1°C	20°C	21.5°C	22°C	21.5°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	13.9°C	12.2°C	11°C	10.4°C	14.3°C	17.9°C	19.9°C	21.5°C	24.2°C	21.5°C	20.6°C	17.6°C

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