Welcome to Todhills

Todhills is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated near the A1(M) motorway and is approximately 5 miles south of Durham city. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Todhills has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area, and was once home to a large colliery.

The village of Todhills has a small but close-knit community. There is a local pub, The Plough Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. The village also has a primary school, Todhills Primary School, which has a good reputation and is well-regarded by parents in the area. The school has a strong focus on outdoor learning and has a large playing field and forest school area.

Todhills is a peaceful and picturesque village, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and a strong sense of community. It is an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the countryside while still being within easy reach of Durham city and other nearby towns. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to live or a place to visit for a day out, Todhills is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hunwick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Stuart Joyce	Church Lane Hunwick Crook Durham DL15 0JX 01388602150 School Website
Escomb Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Gill	Three Lane Ends Escomb Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7SR 01388603273 School Website
Sunnybrow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Sim	Hunwick Lane Crook Durham DL15 0LT 01388746413 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
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenna Ellison	The Baltic Witton Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 0EP 1388603632 School Website
Parkside Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Armstrong	Hall Lane Estate Willington Crook Durham DL15 0QF 01388746396 School Website
Etherley Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Ann Lee	Clarence Gardens Etherley Lane Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RB 01388603105 School Website
Etherley Lane Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Madgwick	Hazel Grove Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7RF 01388604835 School Website
St Stephens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Richardson	Hall Lane Willington Crook Durham DL15 0QH 01388746426 School Website
Willington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Cornforth	Chapel Street Willington Crook Durham DL15 0EQ 01388746414 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 2.24 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 4.68 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 6.74 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 6.90 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 8.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jamie's Taxis 01388 606267 44 Newton Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7RP 1.18 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 1.56 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 1.56 Miles
Bellcabs 01388 603791 56 Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0EN 1.59 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 1.62 Miles
John's Cabs 01388 747900 10 Moorland Cl, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 1.62 Miles
Michael's Travel 01388 661000 4 Saxon Ct, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7UA 1.94 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 1.98 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 2.02 Miles
Jims Taxi Services 01388 605072 Stranton St, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7DP 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Hunwick - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Needlers Hall - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Grange Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hunwick Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Bitchburn - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunwick Station - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Escombe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toronto - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Junction - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Witton Park - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Witton Park - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallimond Road Escombe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newfields - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Willington Health Centre Chapel Street Willington Crook DL15 0EQ
Willington Medical Group 01388 742500	Willington Medical Group Chapel Street, Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0EQ
Bishopgate Medical Centre 01388 660990	Bishopgate Medical Centre 178 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7EJ

Local Stores

Willington
1 Commercial Street
Willington
Crook
Durham
DL15 0AD
01388 747859
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR Bridge End Service Station
Bridge End Service Station
Bridge Street
Houden-le-Wear
Crook
DL15 8ES
01388 765087
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilson Veterinary Group
5-11 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7AD 01388 602707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 2.00 miles
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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Bishop Auckland Vets4pets Ltd
89 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JN 01388 660280 bishopauckland@vets4pets.com 2.66 miles

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Castle Veterinary Surgeons
1B Henson Close South Church Enterprise Park Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6WA 3.09 miles

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Wilson Veterinary Group
Dundas Street Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6AS 01388 602 707 admin@vetsurgeon.co.uk Website 4.58 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 5.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.17 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 11.15 miles

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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 13.34 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 13.99 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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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.36 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°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

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Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-9.7°C	-8.8°C	-7.6°C	-6.3°C	-3.7°C	0.1°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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