Welcome to Killingworth

Killingworth is a town located in the metropolitan borough of North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. The town is situated approximately 8 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and has a population of around 11,000 people. Killingworth was originally a mining town, with coal mining being the main industry in the area until the 1960s. Today, the town has a mix of residential areas, retail parks, and industrial estates.

One of the main attractions in Killingworth is the White Swan Centre, which is a leisure and community centre that offers a range of facilities including a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, and dance studio. The centre also hosts a variety of classes and activities for all ages, such as yoga, pilates, and children's swimming lessons. Another popular attraction in the town is the Killingworth Lake, which is a man-made lake that was created in the 1970s. The lake is surrounded by a nature reserve and is a popular spot for fishing, bird watching, and walking.

Killingworth is well-connected to the rest of the region, with easy access to the A19 and A1 roads. The town also has its own metro station, which provides regular services to Newcastle city centre and other destinations in the region. Overall, Killingworth is a vibrant and diverse town that offers a range of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
George Stephenson High School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Douthwaite	Southgate Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6SA 01912161115 School Website
Westmoor Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Trundley	Southgate Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6SA 01916432260 School Website
Amberley Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Aj Rigg	East Bailey Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6SQ 01918140970 School Website
Grasmere Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Kerry Lilico	Grasmere Court Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6TS 01912220259 School Website
Bailey Green Primary School Community School Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Taylor	West Bailey Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 6QL 01912509025 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Siobhan Foster	Great Lime Road Forest Hall Great Lime Road, Forest Hall Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 7AB 1918142006 School Website
Forest Hall Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Carmel Parker	Delaval Road Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 9BA 01913009341 School Website
Ivy Road Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Taylor	Ivy Road Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 9AP 01912688851 School Website
Burradon Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angela Hunter	Burradon Road Burradon Cramlington Tyne And Wear NE23 7NG 01916434680 School Website
Benton Dene Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Wraith	Hailsham Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 8FD 01914661818 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cramlington Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX 3.93 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.50 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 4.95 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 5.72 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Citadel Taxis 0191 268 5050 Samson Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 6DX 0.54 Miles
G B M Executive Cars 07794 283215 89 Woodlea, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 9BG 0.69 Miles
Direct Cars 0191 215 0033 11, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7JL 0.94 Miles
Venus Cars 0191 266 6266 Whitby Cr, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 8LQ 1.68 Miles
Venus Cars 0191 266 6637 Innisfree Social Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 8TY 2.01 Miles
Holystone Taxis 0191 218 9588 North Ter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE27 0DN 2.10 Miles
Black N White Taxis 0191 270 9555 West Allotment Common Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE27 0EP 2.15 Miles
Park Taxis Ltd 0191 236 6666 Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE3 5HN 2.18 Miles
Highview Taxis 0191 234 0000 Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9HA 2.25 Miles
Westholme Taxis 0191 262 1200 Westholme Farm Club &Amp; Institute, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9LH 2.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Killingworth Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Camperdown Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Front Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
White Swan Surgery	Citadel East Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 6SS
Wellspring Medical Pract. 0191 2164920	Wellspring Mp,K/Worth H/C Citadel East,Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 6HS
Mallard Medical Practice 0191 2160061	The Health Centre Citadel East,Killingworth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 6HS
Forest Hall Medical Group 0191 2599666	Forest Hall Health Centre Station Rd,Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE12 9BQ
West Farm Surgery 0191 2662215	31 West Farm Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 8LS

Local Stores

Petrol Cramlington
Moorfarm Roundabout
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 7QA
01912 501558
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR South Gosforth
Benton Park Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
GOSFORTH
NE7 7LX
01912 854094
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Robson &Amp; Prescott, Westmoor Branch
15B Moorside Great Lime Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE12 7NL 0191 256 6980 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 0.72 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 81 Station Road Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE12 8AQ 0191 266 6286 judith.brown@firstvets.co.uk Website 1.07 miles

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Moorview Vets
Moorview Station Road Backworth Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE27 0AA 0191 256 6990 info@moorviewvets.co.uk 1.80 miles

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Metrovets
381 West Farm Avenue Longbenton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE12 8UT 0191 270 9639 info@metrovets.co.uk Website 1.86 miles
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Moorview Vets
Unit 5C Northumberland Park Earsdon Road Shiremoor Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE27 0SJ 0191 2566990 info@moorviewvets.co.uk Website 1.99 miles

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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Vets4pets Ltd
126 -128 Benton Road Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE7 7DX 0191 215 1223 newcastle@vets4pets.com 2.41 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Rising Sun Countryside Park
Park With 400 Acres Of Open Space Including A Nature Reserve, Grassland, Woodland Areas And A Lake. Rising Sun Countryside Centre Cafe Whitley Road Newcastle Lancashire UPON TYNE 1.88 miles

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Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 3.29 miles

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Wagon Ways
A Lovely Walk Through The Wagon Ways, Leading From Monkseaton To Seaton Deleval. Approx. 7 Miles There And Back. 3 Front St Lancashire 4.35 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach. Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage 1 Links Rd Blyth NE24 3PH 5.31 miles

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Northumberland Park
Most Pavements Are Ok, But Can Be Quite Muddy. Will Likely Meet Other Dogs Off Lead. There Is A Small Duck Pond And Play Area For Children. The Two Roads On Either Side Of The Park Are Quite Busy So Make Sure You Put Your Dog Back On Lead Well Before Exiting Park. 35 Park Terrace North Lancashire SHIELDS NE30 5.45 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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Plessey Woods Park
Incredibly Popular Area For Fellow Dog Walkers. Peaceful And Lovley Little Art Touches Around The Forrest. There A Few Routes You Can Take In The Forrest Depending On Your Preference. Incredibly Large Forest With Picnic Area And Toilets On Site With Free Parking Also. 35 Shields Rd Hartford Bridge Bedlington Lancashire NE22 6AN 6.15 miles

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Weather Forecast

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