Welcome to Simonside

Simonside is a small village located in the Tyne and Wear region of England. It is situated on the outskirts of Newcastle and is known for its picturesque countryside and stunning views. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The Simonside Hills are particularly popular, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The village of Simonside has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The area was once home to a Roman fort, which was later abandoned and replaced by a medieval castle. Today, the ruins of the castle can still be seen in the village, providing a glimpse into the area's fascinating past. In addition to its historical significance, Simonside is also known for its vibrant community, with a range of local events and festivals taking place throughout the year.

Despite its rural location, Simonside is well-connected to the rest of the region, with easy access to Newcastle and other nearby towns and cities. The village is served by a number of bus routes, making it easy to get around without a car. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat in the countryside or a base from which to explore the wider region, Simonside is a charming and welcoming destination that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lord Blyton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jo Atherton	Blyton Avenue South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 9BN 07903725594 School Website
Monkton Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Bowler	Dame Flora Robson Avenue South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 9RD 01914240200 School Website
Monkton Infants School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Askwith	St Simon Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 9SD 01914561917 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Academy South Shields Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Murphy	Brockley Avenue South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0TS 01914562413
Biddick Hall Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs M Collinson	Chesterton Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 9SP 01915362186 School Website
Ss Peter And Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Butt	Olive Street South Shields NE33 4RH 1914552862 School Website
Simonside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Donna Scott	Glasgow Road Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 4AU 01914898315 School Website
Biddick Hall Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Andrea Willis	Galsworthy Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 9JD 01919330830 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Graham	Ayr Drive Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 4AW 1914898336 School Website
Stanhope Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr L A Martin	Gresford Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4SZ 01914201710 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 4.29 Miles

Sunderland Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR1 3HP 5.48 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 6.03 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 6.43 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 7.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dream Day Cars 0191 456 0488 75 Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9AA 0.08 Miles
V R Executive 0191 456 3937 21 Honeysuckle Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0BJ 0.39 Miles
West Side Taxis 0191 456 4411 197 Winskell Rd, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9RY 0.50 Miles
Whitburn Taxis 0191 456 4411 143 Winskell Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9RY 0.50 Miles
The Nook Taxis 0191 454 7777 103A Hudson Street, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AG 0.53 Miles
Central Taxis 0191 456 0000 103 Hudson St, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AG 0.53 Miles
Starlite Fantasy Limousines 0191 455 4000 107 Boldon Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0AS 0.60 Miles
Millway Taxis 0191 537 1010 Chesterton Rd, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9HG 0.64 Miles
Richmond Taxis 0191 455 3131 2A Farnham Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0JR 0.75 Miles
Dial A Cab 0191 455 8888 12 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE33 1SH 1.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wenlock Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Simonside Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bainbridge Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wenlock Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bede Trading Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hope Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dykelands Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falmouth Drive - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hudson Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tasmania Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boldon Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheridan Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glasgow Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanhope Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wenlock Road Surgery 0191 4560463	171 Wenlock Road Simonside South Shields Tyne & Wear NE34 9BP
Talbot Medical Centre 0191 4553867	Talbot Medical Centre Stanley Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0BX
Farnham Medical Ctr. 0191 4554748	The Farnham Medical Ctr. 435 Stanhope Road South Shields Tyne & Wear NE33 4QY
Dr Vinayak 0191 4280448	158 Calf Close Lane Jarrow Tyne And Wear NE32 4DU
Trinity Medical Centre 0191 4560053	Trinity Medical Centre New George Street South Shields Tyne & Wear NE33 5DU

Local Stores

Mortimer Road - South Shields
Mortimer Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 0RU
0191 4967294
Store Website
1.43 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Simonside
NEWCASTLE ROAD
SOUTH SHEILDS
SOUTH SHEILDS
NE34 9QE
01914543508
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blythman &Amp; Partners
31 Boldon Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0AR 0191 456 4209 blythmans4@btconnect.com Website 0.64 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centres Limited T/A Willows Veterinary Centre Ltd
2 Stanhope Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 4BU 0191 456 3366 sswillowsvet@hotmail.co.uk 1.36 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 1.69 miles
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Westoe Vets Ltd
157 Westoe Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 3PD 0191 456 1087 westoe.vets@gmail.com Website 1.72 miles
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South Shields Quays Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Station Road South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 1RD 0191 496 9700 southshieldsquays@vets4pets.com 1.72 miles

Animals Treated
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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 1.84 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

Location what3words extra.select.curry

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 4.39 miles

Location what3words sweetener.digs.pokers

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 4.88 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

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

Location what3words video.noting.posed

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 6.07 miles

Location what3words formal.twins.dollar

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 6.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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