Welcome to Monkton

Monkton is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Jarrow and is bordered by the River Don to the north. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks in the area, including the Monkton Old Hall, which is a Grade II listed building.

The village is home to a small but vibrant community, and there are several amenities in the area, including a primary school, a community centre, and a local pub. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with easy access to the A19 and A194(M) motorways. The nearby town of Jarrow offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, shops, and restaurants.

Monkton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Bede's World Museum and Jarrow Hall Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum. The village is also close to the coast, with several beaches within easy reach, including the popular seaside town of South Shields. Overall, Monkton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bede Burn Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Smith	Dene Terrace Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5NJ 01914897376 School Website
Valley View Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs G D Jeynes	Valley View Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5QY 01914893143 School Website
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Heslop	Solway Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2BP 1914832672
Hebburn Comprehensive School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Thompson	Campbell Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2QU 01914833199 School Website
Jarrow School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Jill Gillies	Field Terrace Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5PR 01914283200 School Website
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eve Alderson	Alnwick Grove Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5YT 1914898355 School Website
Hebburn Lakes Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Moody	Campbell Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2SL 01914839122 School Website
Jarrow Cross C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Mcbeth	Borough Road Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5UW 01914898354 School Website
The Sue Hedley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Reay	Campbell Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 1QY 01914287656 School Website
Keelmans Way School Foundation Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Paula Selby	Campbell Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 1QY 01914897480 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 2.62 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 4.38 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 4.76 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 5.83 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 6.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Arrow Taxis 0191 428 1122 Calf Close House, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 4SX 0.64 Miles
Greyhound Taxis 0191 428 1007 Calf Close Lane, Jarrow, Tyne And Wear, NE32 4SS 0.76 Miles
Express Taxis 0191 483 7777 1 St Johns Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 2TY 0.87 Miles
Grand Mini Bus Hire 0191 483 6130 199 Victoria Road West, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1UJ 1.12 Miles
Hebburn Taxis 0191 422 3333 68A William Street, Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, NE31 1BZ 1.23 Miles
Whitburn Taxis 0191 456 4411 143 Winskell Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9RY 1.71 Miles
West Side Taxis 0191 456 4411 197 Winskell Rd, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9RY 1.71 Miles
Dream Day Cars 0191 456 0488 75 Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9AA 1.75 Miles
Hadrian Cabs 0191 263 7575 Howdon Lane, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 0BD 1.88 Miles
V R Executive 0191 456 3937 21 Honeysuckle Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0BJ 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cheviot Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bede Burn Road Dillon Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rede Street - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brighton Parade - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Primrose Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elmfield Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ceolfrid Terrace - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bede Burn Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campbell Park Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Finchale Road Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hill Park Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Tyneside Enhanced Primary Care 0191 2831903	Monkton Hall Monkton Lane Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 5NN
Ellison View Surgery 0191 2831610	Hebburn Health Centre Campbell Park Road Hebburn Tyne & Wear NE31 2SP
Mayfield Medical Group 0191 4897183	Mayfield Medical Group Park Road Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 5SE
Albert Road Surgery 0191 3009659	Albert Road Surgery 118 Albert Road Jarrow Tyne & Wear NE32 5AG
Dr Vis-Nathan 0191 4280606	The Medical Centre Wear Street Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 3JN

Local Stores

Fewster Square
Leam Lane Estate
Fewster Square
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE10 8XQ
01914 693052
Store Website
2.64 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Jarrow
YORK AVENUE
JARROW
NE32 5YR
01914899978
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blythman &Amp; Partners
Blythman &Amp; Partners Ltd 2 Park Road Hebburn Tyne And Wear NE31 2UL 0191 4280300 blythmans6@btconnect.com Website 0.79 miles
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Bridge Referrals Ltd
3 Brooklands Way Boldon Business Park Boldon Colliery Tyne And Wear NE35 9LZ 01915 808330 referrals@bridgereferrals.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
22A East View Bolden Colliery Tyne And Wear NE35 9AU 0191 536 7777 sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk 2.00 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
12 Tynemouth Road Howdon Tyne And Wear NE28 0LF 0191 262 8432 info@westwayvets.com Website 2.01 miles
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Vets On The Meowve Ltd
Unit 21 Mandale Park Wallsend Road North Shields Tyne And Wear NE29 7FN 0191 466 1440 tyneandwear@vetsonthemeowe.com Website 2.33 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
31 Boldon Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0AR 0191 456 4209 blythmans4@btconnect.com Website 2.34 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 3.81 miles

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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 3.95 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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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 4.13 miles North Shields/Tynemouth, Entrances From King Edward Rd &Amp; Tynemouth Rd

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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 4.56 miles

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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 5.34 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 5.42 miles Follow The Wagon Ways From Churchill Playing Fields Through To Seaton Deleval!

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