Welcome to Tow Law

Tow Law is a small town located in County Durham, England. It is situated on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Towlaw. It was once a thriving mining community, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. However, the decline of the mining industry in the 20th century led to a decline in the town's population and economy.

Despite its small size, Tow Law has a number of amenities for residents and visitors. The town has a primary school, a community centre, a library, and a number of shops and pubs. There is also a football club, Tow Law Town F.C., which plays in the Northern League. The town is well-connected to other parts of County Durham, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities such as Durham and Newcastle.

One of the main attractions in Tow Law is the nearby Hamsterley Forest, which is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. The forest covers over 2,000 hectares and has a number of trails and paths for visitors to explore. There are also picnic areas, a play area for children, and a café. Another popular attraction is the nearby Killhope Lead Mining Museum, which tells the story of lead mining in the North Pennines and has a number of interactive exhibits for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

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Wind: 12.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Peases West Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Johnson	Billy Row Crook Durham DL15 9SZ 01388762380 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
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
Wolsingham School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nick Mitchinson	The Grammar School Building West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 3DJ 1388527302 School Website
Crook Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Antonella Lupton	Croft Avenue Crook Durham DL15 8QG 01388762400 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
Esh Winning Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Hodgson	The Wynds Esh Winning Durham DH7 9BE 01913734701 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 8.34 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 9.58 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 10.78 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 11.97 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 12.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And Y Carriages 0191 373 4528 Lodge House Farm, Durham, Durham, DH7 9ER 2.21 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 3.00 Miles
Bob's Taxis 01388 764427 35 Laurel Gardens, Crook, Durham, DL15 9LW 3.27 Miles
Limousines Bishop Auckland 01388 766747 40 High Jobs Hill, Crook, Durham, DL15 0UL 4.35 Miles
Aabat Taxi 01388 768768 1 Coronation Terrace, Crook, Durham, DL15 0RX 4.69 Miles
Lanchester Village Taxis Ltd 01207 588888 Green Garth, Durham, Durham, DH7 0RL 4.90 Miles
Castle Cars 01388 488615 24 Castle View, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0DH 5.17 Miles
Davey's Taxi 07818 244948 21 Fairfield Walk, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NT 5.38 Miles
M And S Taxis 07921 358436 36 Huntsgarth, Crook, Durham, DL15 0NU 5.38 Miles
Wear Cabs 01388 745301 24 Moorland Clo, Crook, Durham, DL15 0XB 5.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Castle Bank Tow Law - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tow Law P O . Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Road 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
Helm Park Ends Tow Law - 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
Sunniside 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
Satley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End - 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
Lydgate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Town - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billy Row Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tow Law 01388 730251	Charlton House Rear High Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 4DH
Wolsingham Surgery 01388 527691	Market Place Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 3AB
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
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
0.19 miles

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SPAR Wolsingham
Mill Garage
Durham Road
Wolsingham
DL13 3JB
03303551158
Store Website
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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 0.26 miles

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Weardale Veterinary Clinic
34 Commercial Street Crook County Durham DL15 9HR 01388 763743 weardale.vets@zen.co.uk Website 3.59 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 4.70 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 7.24 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 7.61 miles
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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre Stanhope County Durham DL13 2FJ 01388 528866 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 7.70 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 9.27 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

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 11.67 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

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Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 11.80 miles

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 12.34 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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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 12.45 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 13.61 miles

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Weather Forecast

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