Welcome to Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Sunderland and is bordered by the villages of Houghton-le-Spring and Shiney Row. The village is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. It is a popular residential area for families and young professionals due to its proximity to Sunderland city centre and excellent transport links.

The village of Philadelphia has a rich history dating back to the 18th century when it was a small mining community. The village was named after the American city of Philadelphia, which was a major trading partner with the North East of England at the time. The village grew rapidly during the 19th century due to the expansion of the coal mining industry in the area. Today, the village is a mix of old and new buildings, with many of the original miners' cottages still standing alongside modern housing developments.

Philadelphia is home to a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community centre, and a number of local shops and pubs. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The nearby Herrington Country Park is a popular destination for families, with its large lake, play areas, and nature trails. Overall, Philadelphia is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 2.8°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Mill Hill Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Dixon-Jones	Torphin Hill Drive Doxford Park Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR3 2PJ 01915220505
Mill Hill Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lindsay Errington	Doxford Park Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR3 2LE 01916075695 School Website
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dionne Dunn	Tunstall Village Road Silksworth Sunderland SR3 2BB 1915210300 School Website
New Silksworth Academy Infant Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Robins	Blind Lane New Silksworth Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR3 1AS 1915000015 School Website
New Silksworth Academy Junior Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Robins	Blind Lane New Silksworth Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR3 1AS 1915000015 School Website
Venerable Bede Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs David Airey	Tunstall Bank Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 0SX 01915239745 School Website
Portland Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Sharon Common	Weymouth Road Chapelgarth Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR3 2NQ 03339991455 School Website
St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa Quinn-Briton	Waterworks Road Ryhope Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 0LW 01915210055 School Website
Ryhope Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Lynn	Shaftesbury Avenue Ryhope Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 0RT 01919172969 School Website
Ryhope Infant School Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tammy Allen	Shaftesbury Avenue Ryhope Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 0RT 01919171910 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 2.83 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 7.32 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 7.78 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 8.84 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 9.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colliery Private Hire 0191 523 9000 88 Ryhope St South, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 0AG 0.87 Miles
Grangetown And Village Private Hire 0191 523 8883 38G Ellesmere Court, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 9UA 1.30 Miles
Lakeside Taxis 0191 511 0505 North Moor Lane, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 3BD 1.32 Miles
Lakeside Taxis 0191 511 0505 North Moor La, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 3BD 1.32 Miles
Steels Taxis 0191 528 8123 Anthony Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 3HG 1.50 Miles
Premier Taxis 0191 528 1111 Premier Office, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 1SY 1.56 Miles
Badger Car Leasing 0191 567 6591 25 Stockton Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR2 9RN 1.77 Miles
Seaham Taxis 0191 581 6143 Stockton Rd, Seaham, Durham, SR7 0HP 1.97 Miles
City Taxis 0191 511 0111 The Taxis Office/Thorndale Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR3 4JW 2.03 Miles
Ir Executive Travel 0191 581 2672 12 Windermere Rd, Seaham, Durham, SR7 8HN 2.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ruswarp Drive - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Hill Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aline Street - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higgins Terrace - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Silksworth Tso Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hall Farm Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryemount Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burdon Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blind Lane - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lilac Avenue - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doxford Park Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cumberland Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherribank - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warden Law Lane - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Joshi Na 0191 5212282	Silksworth Health Centre Silksworth Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR3 2AN
New Silksworth Medical Practice 0191 5210252	Silksworth Health Centre Silksworth Sunderland Tyne & Wear SR3 2AN
Dr Ela 0191 5210220	The Health Centre Ryhope Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 0RY
Southlands Medical Group 0191 5210210	Ryhope Health Centre Black Road, Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0RX
Springwell House	Durham Road North Moor Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR3 1RN

Local Stores

Sunderland - Broadway
Springwell Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR4 8NW
0191 5284303
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Durham Road
DURHAM ROAD
SUNDERLAND
TYNE AND WEAR
SR2 7RB
01915251040
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gilmoor Vets
Park Veterinary Clinic 6 William Doxford Centre Sunderland County Durham SR3 2NE 0191 511 0999 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 0.85 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 12:00 and 16:00
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Seaham Vets Limited
43 Gregson Terrace Seaham County Durham SR7 0HS 0191 513 0913 seahamvets@gmail.com Website 1.83 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultation by appointment.
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Consultation by appointment.
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Consultation by appointment.
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultation by appointment.
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultation by appointment.
Sat	09:00	11:00
Consultation by appointment.
Sun	closed	closed

Sheriffs Highway Sunderland
47 Otto Terrace Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR2 7LP 0191 567 3722 Website 2.32 miles

Animals Treated
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Sunderland South Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Broadway House Chester Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR4 8NW 0191 525 2090 sunderlandsouth@vets4pets.com Website 2.46 miles
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Animals Treated
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Westway Veterinary Centre
204 Hylton Road Sunderland Tyne And Wear SR4 7YB 0191 565 9455 info@westwayvets.com Website 2.86 miles
Amenities
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 3.19 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 3.58 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

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 4.57 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

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 5.66 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 5.94 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

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 6.69 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 10.01 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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