Welcome to South Moor

South Moor is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles south of Stanley and 8 miles northwest of Durham city. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a thriving mining community. The village was home to several coal mines, including the South Moor Colliery, which was one of the largest in the area. Today, the village has a population of around 4,000 people and is a popular residential area.

South Moor has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community centre, and several shops and pubs. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs, including a football team and a cricket club. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual carnival, a Christmas lights switch-on, and a summer fair.

Despite its small size, South Moor has a lot to offer visitors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with several walking and cycling routes nearby. The nearby Beamish Museum is also a popular attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into life in the North East during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, South Moor is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 22.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
South Stanley Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Thompson	Tyne Road South Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 6PZ 1207232445 School Website
South Stanley Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Bell	Tyne Road South Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 6PZ 1207232059 School Website
Greenland Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Stewart	South Moor Road South Moor Stanley County Durham DH9 7EZ 1207232147 School Website
Oxhill Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Julia Watson	Oxhill Stanley Durham DH9 7LR 01207232266 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Robson	Hustledown South Moor Stanley County Durham DH9 6PH 1207232189 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	Front Street Stanley County Durham DH9 0NP 1207232624 School Website
North Durham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gray	High Street Stanley Durham DH9 0TW 01207292180 School Website
Stanley Burnside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Charlton	Mendip Terrace South Stanley Stanley Durham DH9 6QP 01207234020 School Website
Bloemfontein Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Liddell	The Middles Craghead Stanley County Durham DH9 6AG 1207232198 School Website
Tanfield School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Clough	Tanfield Lea Road Stanley County Durham DH9 8AY 1207232881 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 5.15 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 6.62 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.62 Miles

Blaydon Tyne Street, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE21 4JB 7.16 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 7.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Annfield Taxis 01207 230970 235 Park Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7QG 0.14 Miles
L T Taxis 01207 284710 235 Park Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7QG 0.14 Miles
Stanley Taxis 01207 591000 69 Eden Terrace, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7LL 0.30 Miles
Tonys Taxi 07765 473535 Orwell, Stanley, Durham, DH9 7NA 0.37 Miles
S O D A Taxis 01207 234234 Imperial Hotel Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0TB 0.47 Miles
Stanley Taxis 01207 230000 Bus Station, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0NQ 0.51 Miles
Stanley Travel 01207 230000 Stanley Bus Station/Mary St, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0NQ 0.51 Miles
Soda Taxis 01207 284710 96 Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0HU 0.51 Miles
Derwentside Private Hire 01207 290280 96L Front Street, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0HU 0.51 Miles
Connors Minibuses 01207 236821 58 Lenin Terrace, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6PB 0.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Top Park Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Moor Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carmel Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tyne Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Stanley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holly Hill Gardens West - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhole Gray Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wardle Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clifford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Limes Middles - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wear Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
4 Holly Hill Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Royal Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lambert - Louisa Surgery, Stanley 01207 213800	Louisa Surgery Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 8AA
Tanfield View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Scott Street Tanfield Stanley DH9 8AD
Tanfield View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Scott Street Tanfield Stanley DH9 8AD
Tanfield View Medical Group 01207 232384	Tanfield View Surgery Scott St, Tanfield Stanley County Durham DH9 8AD
Stanley Medical Group 01207 285800	Stanley Primary Care Ctr Clifford Road Stanley County Durham DH9 0AB

Local Stores

Burnopfield
20 The Leazes
Burnopfield
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Durham
NE16 6HR
01207 272827
shop.4114@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.31 miles

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SPAR Southmoor
194 - 200 Park Road
Southmoor
Stanley
DH9 7AL
01207281226
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 1.24 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 2.32 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 4.46 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 5.01 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 5.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 3.08 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 4.16 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 4.96 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 5.15 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 5.27 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

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 5.79 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Weather Forecast

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