Welcome to West Pelton

West Pelton is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles southwest of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and 10 miles northwest of the town of Durham. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Paul's Church. West Pelton has a population of around 1,500 people and is a close-knit community with a strong sense of local pride.

The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The local community center hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including fitness classes, craft fairs, and community meetings. West Pelton is also home to a number of sports clubs, including a football team and a cricket club. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

West Pelton is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The local community is friendly and welcoming, with a strong sense of community spirit. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to raise a family or a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, West Pelton is a great place to call home.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 24.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
Roseberry Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Dunn	Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Durham DH2 1NP 01913700182 School Website
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Young	St Benet's Way Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1QX 1914105857 School Website
Ouston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Lavelle	Arisaig Ouston Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1RQ 1914102599 School Website
Chester Le Street C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Butler	Hilda Park Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2JT 01913882328 School Website
West Pelton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Hewison	Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley Durham DH9 6SQ 01913700238 School Website
Bullion Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Barningham	Bullion Lane Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2DP 01913882482 School Website
Barley Mow Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Watson	Pembroke Avenue Barley Mow Birtley Chester Le Street Tyne And Wear DH3 2DJ 01914102758 School Website
Hermitage Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Stewart	Waldridge Lane Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 3AD School Website
Newker Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Kirkland	Waldridge Road Chester Le Street Durham DH2 3AA 01913887099 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 1.79 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 5.51 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 5.85 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 6.14 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 6.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cruiser Cabs 0800 389 1001 6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT 0.03 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses 0191 370 1398 1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU 0.09 Miles
A B C Taxis 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 0.47 Miles
Ouston Cabs 0191 410 8767 Conway Place, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1HR 0.47 Miles
Jrf Taxis 07801 331881 30 Byron Close, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1JR 0.77 Miles
Beeline Taxis 0191 388 8223 78 Hilda Pk, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JU 1.12 Miles
A A C Taxis 0191 307 7002 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 1.13 Miles
Aaa Taxis 0191 387 1300 19 Ferndene Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 1.13 Miles
La Taxis 0191 387 5851 11 Briarwood Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NP 1.13 Miles
Aa And C Chester Taxis 0191 388 7766 19 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 1.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sandyford Pelton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Perkinsville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Lane Ends - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Battle Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleham Close - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Front Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ouston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drum Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Drum Road Ind Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bradley Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Handon Hold - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Fell P.O. Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grange Terrace Pelton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melbeck Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pelton 0191 3700598	The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 0191 3700500	Pelton & Fellrose Mg Unit 1, Lavender Centre Pelton County Durham DH2 1HS

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
0.01 miles

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SPAR Mendip Avenue
1 Mendip Avenue
Chester-Le-Street
Durham
DH2 3AS
03316300139
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 1.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 1.61 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 1.81 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 1.95 miles
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Animals Treated
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 1.99 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Low Fell (Premier Vets)
61 Dartmouth Avenue Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6XA 0191 4914400 low.fell@medivet.co.uk Website 3.69 miles

Animals Treated
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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 2.32 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 2.75 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 3.48 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 4.48 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 4.79 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 5.04 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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