Welcome to Shincliffe

Shincliffe is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Durham City and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic buildings. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Grade II listed Shincliffe Hall. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the River Wear running through it and the nearby Shincliffe Woods providing a popular spot for walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Shincliffe has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a pub, and a village hall which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The village also has a cricket club and a football team, which play on the village green. Shincliffe is well-connected to Durham City, with regular bus services running between the two and the city centre just a short drive away.

Overall, Shincliffe is a charming and peaceful village that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its beautiful surroundings, historic buildings, and strong sense of community make it a popular destination for visitors and a wonderful place to call home. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a place to raise a family, Shincliffe has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Shincliffe C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Rumbles	Beal Walk High Shincliffe High Shincliffe Durham DH1 2PN 01913843739 School Website
Bowburn Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Soler	Surtees Avenue Bowburn Bowburn Durham DH6 5DZ 01913770497 School Website
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gaynor Davison	Laurel Avenue The Woodlands Durham DH1 2EY 01913868416 School Website
St Oswalds Church Of England Aided Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Hassall	Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ 01913868029 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Mill Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JQ 1913865611 School Website
St Hilds College Church Of England Aided Primary School Durham Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Alexandra Ryder	Renny's Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2HZ 01913847451 School Website
University Of Durham Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Stuart Corbridge	University Office Old Evet Durham DH1 3HP 1913342000 School Website
Durham High School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Niblock	Farewell Hall South Road Durham DH1 3TB 01913843226 School Website
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turner	Kepier Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1PH 01913847284 School Website
Durham School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Mclaughlin	Quarryheads Lane Durham DH1 4SZ 01917319270 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 2.34 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 7.05 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 8.55 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 9.28 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Macs Taxis 0191 384 1329 Lenadale, Durham, Durham, DH1 2JW 1.60 Miles
Pollys Taxis Durham 07774 634765 29 Clarence Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 5BB 1.66 Miles
Direct Taxis 0191 386 2002 Rennys La, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 1.69 Miles
Celebration Cars 0191 513 0917 Rennys Lane, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 1.69 Miles
Anne's Cars 07958 423393 3 Lambs Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 5DB 1.77 Miles
Sherburn Taxis 0191 372 3388 Front St, Durham, Durham, DH6 1QY 1.81 Miles
Northview Private Hire 0191 394 9596 Unit G10 Durham Business Centr, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HL 2.00 Miles
Bills Taxis 0191 386 7450 24 Pilgrims Way, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HB 2.12 Miles
Pratts Taxis 0191 386 0700 Maven House, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 2.25 Miles
Paddy's Taxis Ltd 0191 386 6662 Blakeys Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 2.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Houghall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherburn House - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Philip Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hallgarth Estate - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cuthbert Ave - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Science Labs - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowburn Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Whinney Hill - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bowburn Medical Centre 0191 3772495	Bowburn Medical Centre Bow Street, Bowburn Durham DH6 5AL
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Gilesgate 0191 3864242	Gilesgate Medical Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2QQ

Local Stores

Durham Road - Bowburn
Durham Road
Bowburn
Durham
Durham
DH6 5AT
01913 778471
Store Website
1.84 miles

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SPAR Belmont
Blue House Shopping Centre
High Street
Belmont
Durham
DH1 1AR
01913 757463
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 1.74 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 2.65 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 3.31 miles
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Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 3.35 miles


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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 4.11 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 6.88 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 7.01 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 7.50 miles

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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 7.99 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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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 8.67 miles

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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 8.76 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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