Welcome to East Rainton

East Rainton is a small village located in the county of Tyne and Wear, in the northeast of England. The village is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of the city of Sunderland and 10 miles northeast of the city of Durham. East Rainton is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area.

East Rainton has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. There is also a primary school in the village, which serves the local community.

Despite its small size, East Rainton is well-connected to the surrounding area. The village is located just off the A690 road, which provides easy access to both Sunderland and Durham. There are also regular bus services to both cities, as well as to nearby towns such as Houghton-le-Spring and Chester-le-Street. The village is also just a short drive from the coast, with the seaside town of Seaham located just 7 miles to the east.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 23.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
East Rainton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Toole	School Road East Rainton Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 9RA 01915536505 School Website
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Fraser	Durham Road St Michael's Catholic Primary School Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 8NF 1915840542 School Website
Hetton Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Pinkney	North Road Hetton-Le-Hole Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 9JZ 1915623322 School Website
Hetton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss N Hill	Moorsley Road Hetton-Le-Hole Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 9ND 01915623323 School Website
Kepier Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Ashton	Dairy Lane Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH4 5BH 01915128960 School Website
Eppleton Academy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Jackson	Church Road Hetton-Le-Hole Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 9AJ 01915170006 School Website
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Bainbridge	Hall Lane Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 8DA 01919172999 School Website
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dixon-Jones	Neasham Place Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 8AE 01915846655 School Website
Gillas Lane Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Monaghan	Seaton Avenue Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 8EH 1915005956 School Website
Hetton Lyons Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Bushby	Four Lane Ends Hetton-Le-Hole Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH5 0AH 1915634200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 4.41 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.13 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 6.78 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 8.01 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 9.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
John's Taxi Service 07908 851191 ., Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 9LU 0.76 Miles
Houghton And Rainton Taxis 0191 584 8503 4 Highfield Drive, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6NE 1.13 Miles
Taxi Hire 0191 584 8500 5A Durham Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DJ 1.17 Miles
Houghton And Reinton Taxis 0191 584 8530 5 Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DJ 1.17 Miles
Houghton And Rainton Taxis 0191 584 8899 5A Imperial Buildings, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4DJ 1.17 Miles
Cliff's Private Hire Taxis 07939 213008 4A Front Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6LR 1.27 Miles
Ideal Taxis 0191 584 1222 Pottery Yard, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4BA 1.29 Miles
Fencehouses Taxis 0191 385 8000 10 Britannia Terrace, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6LJ 1.37 Miles
Caroline Taxis 0191 517 0707 Unit 8/Colliery La, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 0BG 1.40 Miles
Temple Veichle Hire 0191 584 7327 Sunderland Rd, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4HH 2.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Durham Road East Rainton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pontop - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Inn - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainton Bridge Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Gillas Lane West Hetton Le Hole - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunelm Road Hetton Le Hole - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hetton Road Hetton Le Hole Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dunelm Drive - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Houghton Road Hetton Le Hole - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Rainton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Regent Street Hetton Le Hole - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent Hetton Le Hole - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Airedale Gdns Hetton Le Hole Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Low Moorsley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Front Street Hetton Le Hole Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hetton Group Practice 0191 5261177	Hetton Group Practice Hetton M/C,Francis Way Hetton-Le-Hole Tyne & Wear DH5 9EZ
Houghton Medical Group, 0191 5842154	Houghton Medical Group The Health Ctr,Church St Houghton-Le-Spring Tyne & Wear DH4 4DN
Dr Hubbard 0191 5844597	Church Street Houghton Le Spring Tyne And Wear DH4 4DN
Icar 0191 5025660	Houghton Pcc Brinkburn Crescent Houghton Le Spring Sunderland DH4 5GU
Kepier Medical Practice 0191 5842106	Kepier Medical Practice Leyburn Grove Houghton-Le-Spring Tyne & Wear DH4 5EQ

Local Stores

Great Lumley - Front Street
Front Street
Great Lumley
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH3 4JB
01913 886530
Store Website
2.80 miles

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SPAR Bells Hill Service Station
Bells Hill Service Station
A690
West Rainton
Houghton-le-Spring
DH4 6RG
0191 584 2813
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street Fence Houses Houghton Le Spring Durham Tyne And Wear DH4 6LP 0191 385 9696 simplycats@simplycats.net Website 1.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Centres Ltd
Houghton Business Centre Lake Road Houghton Le Spring County Durham DH5 8BJ 0191 512 6600 houghton@westwayvets.com Website 1.38 miles

Animals Treated
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 3.20 miles

Animals Treated
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Gilmoor Vets
Park Veterinary Clinic 6 William Doxford Centre Sunderland County Durham SR3 2NE 0191 511 0999 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 3.81 miles
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Animals Treated
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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 4.12 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 4.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 3.51 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 3.83 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

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 5.07 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.68 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

Location what3words stammer.corrode.montage

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 6.23 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 6.52 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Weather Forecast

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