Welcome to Forcett

Forcett is a small village located in the district of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the A67 road, which connects the towns of Darlington and Barnard Castle. Forcett is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Forcett is the St. Cuthbert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful stained glass window. Another historic building in the village is the Forcett Hall, which was built in the 18th century. The hall is now a private residence and is not open to the public, but visitors can still admire its impressive architecture from the outside.

Forcett is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The village is a close-knit community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Forcett is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in North Yorkshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Trinity Academy Eppleby Forcett Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Mclean	Eppleby Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7AY 1325718298 School Website
Gainford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Riley	Low Road Gainford Darlington Durham DL2 3DR 01325730274 School Website
Melsonby Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Mottram	West Road Melsonby Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5ND 01325718318 School Website
Ravensworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Petch	Ravensworth Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7ET 1325718375 School Website
High Coniscliffe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Aitken	Ulnaby Lane High Coniscliffe Darlington County Durham DL2 2LL 1325374412 School Website
Barton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Petch	Silver Street Barton Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6LJ 1325377246 School Website
Trinity Academy Middleton Tyas Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Mclean	Kneeton Lane Middleton Tyas Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6SF 1325377285 School Website
Ingleton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Whitaker	Manor Road Ingleton Darlington County Durham DL2 3JE 1325730366 School Website
Embleton View Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gary Robinson	Westgate House Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 8TF 1325288722 School Website
Hummersknott Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Merifield	Edinburgh Drive Darlington Durham DL3 8AR 01325241191 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 7.35 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 7.45 Miles

Heighington Station Road, Heighington, Durham, DL5 6PX 8.63 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.22 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 9.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxis In Darlington 01325 582002 Merrybent Drive, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2JZ 4.73 Miles
Deans Vip Cars 01325 353855 2 Bushel Hill Ct, Darlington, Durham, DL3 9QF 5.91 Miles
A C Taxis 01833 660304 Beckside, Darlington, Durham, DL2 3PQ 5.96 Miles
Amalgamated Taxis 01748 825112 Unit 16/Greenbelt Holdings/Borough Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4SX 6.63 Miles
Royal Cars 01642 666666 1 Woodland Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 7BJ 6.89 Miles
Paul's Taxis 07828 285656 Reid Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6EX 6.93 Miles
Q7 Cars 01325 460088 Car Centre, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6LP 7.01 Miles
Billy's Taxis 07931 979788 Pendower Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ND 7.21 Miles
United Taxis 01325 381999 35 Gladstone Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6JU 7.22 Miles
A B C Radio Taxis 01325 466664 127 Victoria Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 5JJ 7.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Forcett - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eppleby Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stanwick - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Corner - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldwell - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Layton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldbrough St John No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Green Albrough - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Layton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melsonby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gainford Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eden Crest Gainford - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manfield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hutton Magna - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Doctors Lane Surgery 01325 374332	Doctors Lane Surgery Aldbrough St John Richmond North Yorkshire DL11 7TH
Gainford Surgery 01325 730204	Main Road Gainford Darlington County Durham DL2 3BE
Dovecote Street Surgery 01833 660342	Staindrop Darlington County Durham DL2 3JT
West Park Hospital	Edward Pease Way Darlington County Durham DL2 2TS
Carmel Medical Practice 01325 520794	Carmel Medical Practice Nunnery Lane Darlington County Durham DL3 8SQ

Local Stores

Mowden
102-106 Fulthorpe Avenue
Darlington
Durham
DL3 9XT
01325 461382
Store Website
5.65 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Scotch Corner
SCOTCH CORNER
MIDDLETON TYAS
RICHMOND
DL10 6NT
01325377816
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Farm Vets
Unit 8 Dfam Humbleton Park Darlington County Durham DL2 2XX 6.30 miles

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Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd
57-59 Alverton Drive Faverdale Darlington County Durham DL3 0GA 01325 787 370 admin@darlingtonvetclinic.com 6.60 miles


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Swale Veterinary Llp
Fairfield Way Gallowfields Trading Estate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 4TB 01748 826600/822389 swale.vets1@btopenworld.com 6.64 miles

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Darlington Vets4pets Ltd
199 Grange Road Darlington County Durham DL1 5NT 01325 351111 darlington@vets4pets.com Website 6.78 miles

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Medivet Darlington - Stanhope Road
30 Stanhope Road South Darlington County Durham DL3 7SQ 01325 380111 darlington.stanhope.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 6.84 miles
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Medivet Darlington - Duke Street
58 Duke Street Darlington County Durham DL3 7AN 01325 620968 darlington.duke.st@medivet.co.uk Website 6.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 13.79 miles

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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 14.84 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 15.80 miles Eaglescliffe

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 16.54 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 16.54 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 16.54 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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