Welcome to Sunniside

Sunniside is a small village located in the city of Durham, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city and is known for its picturesque surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Sunniside Tower, which dates back to the 16th century. The tower is a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its historic buildings, Sunniside is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events and festivals throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Sunniside Live music festival, which takes place every summer and attracts thousands of visitors from across the region.

Despite its small size, Sunniside has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, this charming village has something for everyone. With its friendly locals, beautiful surroundings, and vibrant community spirit, Sunniside is a hidden gem that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Jackson	Wear Street Attlee Estate Tow Law Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 4LF 01388730283 School Website
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenna Ellison	Smith Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4AU 1388731082 School Website
Peases West Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Johnson	Billy Row Crook Durham DL15 9SZ 01388762380 School Website
Stanley Crook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Christie	Wooley Terrace Stanley Crook Crook Durham DL15 9AN 01388762858 School Website
Hartside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Shawn Laws	Hartside Crook County Durham DL15 9NN 1388766686 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Mcelhone	Church Hill Crook County Durham DL15 9DN 1388762889 School Website
Crook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antonella Lupton	Croft Avenue Crook Durham DL15 8QG 01388762400 School Website
Howden-Le-Wear Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Baines	School Street Howden-Le-Wear Crook County Durham DL15 8HJ 1388763287 School Website
Esh Winning Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Hodgson	The Wynds Esh Winning Durham DH7 9BE 01913734701 School Website
Wolsingham Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kitching	Upper Town Wolsingham Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 3ET 01388527457 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 7.12 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.54 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.58 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 11.40 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 11.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 2.07 Miles
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 2.33 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 3.06 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 3.36 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 4.06 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 4.06 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 4.16 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 4.20 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 4.20 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 4.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sunniside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helm Park Ends Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Street Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tow Law P O . No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Castle Bank Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Naismith Grove - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roddymoor - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billy Row Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hill Terrace Billy Row - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Hedley Hope Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornley Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temperance Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swingfield Close - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tow Law 01388 730251	Charlton House Rear High Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4DH
North House Surgery 01388 762945	North House Surgery Hope Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HU
Esh Winning 0191 3734232	Mackenzie House New Road House Esh Winning Durham County Durham DH7 9LA
Wolsingham Surgery 01388 527691	Market Place Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 3AB
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ

Local Stores

Tow Law
47a High Street
Tow Law
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 4DH
01388 730275
Store Website
1.28 miles

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SPAR Fir Tree Filling Station
Fir Tree Filling Station
Witton Road
Crook
DL15 8EA
01388 762015
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 1.25 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.34 miles
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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 4.80 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 6.86 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 7.57 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 7.77 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 8.81 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 11.83 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 12.17 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 12.32 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 12.61 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

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 13.87 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-4.8°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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