Welcome to Preston le Skerne

Preston-le-Skerne is a small village located in County Durham, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Darlington and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important centre for agriculture during the medieval period, with many farms and fields still visible today.

One of the most notable landmarks in Preston-le-Skerne is St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Preston-le-Skerne is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many walking and cycling routes available for visitors to explore. Overall, Preston-le-Skerne is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Preston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Richardson	Laurel Road Eaglescliffe Stockton-On-Tees TS16 0BE 1642784735 School Website
Teesside High School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Kirsty Mackenzie	The Avenue Eaglescliffe Stockton On Tees Durham TS16 9AT 01642782095 School Website
The Links Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Carly Briston	Carnoustie Drive Eaglescliffe Stockton-On-Tees TS16 9ES 1642785950 School Website
Hartwell School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Ewart	Yarm Road Stockton TS18 3TN 1642130320 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Probets	Lowfields Avenue Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees Teesside TS17 5GA 1642769942 School Website
Junction Farm Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Daly	Butterfield Drive Eaglescliffe Stockton-On-Tees TS16 0EU 1642781586 School Website
Durham Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Gregory	Amberley Way Eaglescliffe Stockton On Tees Durham TS16 0NG 01642780742 School Website
All Saints Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ashleigh Lees	Blair Avenue Ingleby Barwick Stockton On Tees North Yorkshire TS17 5BL 01642754650 School Website
Myton Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janis Williams	Blair Avenue Ingleby Barwick Stockton On Tees North Yorkshire TS17 5BL 01642754658 School Website
Hartburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Park	Adelaide Grove Stockton-On-Tees TS18 5BS 1642391728 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eaglescliffe Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Cleveland, Durham, TS16 0BT 0.49 Miles

Allens West Durham Lane, Eaglescliffe, Cleveland, Durham, TS16 0PF 1.10 Miles

Thornaby Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS17 6AW 2.22 Miles

Stockton Bishopton Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, Durham, TS18 2AJ 2.52 Miles

Yarm Green Lane, Yarm, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS15 9EH 2.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Cars 01642 791991 Station Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS16 0BT 0.53 Miles
Eaglescliffe Taxis 01642 688999 Black Diamond Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS16 0SE 0.92 Miles
J And S Mini Travel 01642 612900 Eaglescliffe Logistics Centre/Durham La, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS16 0RW 1.08 Miles
Mitchell Cars 01642 788788 16 The Fairway, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS16 9HL 1.10 Miles
Central Barwick Travel 01642 651500 337 Thornaby Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS17 8PL 1.60 Miles
Britannia Cars 01642 766060 Appleyard Buildings, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS17 0BE 1.61 Miles
County Cars 01642 605606 2 Oxbridge La, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 3LZ 1.84 Miles
Stockton Cars 01642 805805 47 Yarm Lane, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS18 3DL 1.88 Miles
Thornaby Town Taxis 01642 685050 21 Peel Street, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS17 6JL 1.99 Miles
Barwick Taxis 01642 353768 Cheltenham Ave, Stockton-On-Tees, Durham, TS17 7HX 2.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lime Road Eaglescliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmwood Road Eaglescliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Way Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moss Way Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ts16 Eaglescliffe Ind Est - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apsley Way Ingleby Barwick Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Carnoustie Drive Eaglescliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaldron Way Eaglescliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarrow Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunningdale Drive Eaglescliffe Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Falcon Court Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hatchlands Park - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falcon Court Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Harsley Crescent - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Eaglescliffe Medical Practice 01642 780113	Eaglescliffe Med Practice Sunningdale Drive Eaglescliffe Stockton-On-Tees TS16 9EA
Ingleby Barwick	30 Myton Road Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS17 0WG
Dr Neoh 01642 762921	Barwick Medical Centre Lowfields Avenue Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS17 0RJ
Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Barwick Medical Centre Lowfields Avenue Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees TS17 0RJ
Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Barwick Medical Centre Lowfields Avenue Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees TS17 0RJ

Local Stores

Eaglescliffe
1 Sunningdale Drive
Eaglescliffe
Stockton-On-Tees
Durham
TS16 9JP
01642 788533
Store Website
1.08 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.15 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 1.15 miles

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Copeland Veterinary Surgeons
Myton Park Ingleby Barwick Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS17 0WA 01642 760 999 reception@copelandvets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
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Jacqui Paterson'S Veterinary Surgery
4-6 Lyttleton Drive Hartburn Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS18 5LE 01642 587777 general@jacquipatersons.co.uk Website 1.58 miles
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Oaklands Veterinary Centre
Low Lane High Leven Yarm Cleveland TS15 9JT 01642 760 313 admin@oaklandsvets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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Tees Vets
2 Healaugh Park Yarm Cleveland TS15 9XN 01642 785 408 kris@teesvets.co.uk Website 2.60 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 Eaglescliffe

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 2.00 miles

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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 4.68 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

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Stewart’S Park
Ladgate Ln 5.40 miles On The Corner Of Ladgate Lane, And Marton Road

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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 6.77 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 9.74 miles

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