Peterlee is a small new town in County Durham and it was founded in 1948.
Travel
The nearest train station is just a mile away in Horden providing hourly services to both Middlesbrough and Newcastle, and this is where national rail services can be picked up. The train to Newcastle takes just 40 minutes, so it’s perfect for commuters. The local buses are great, with services to nearby cities and towns including Newcastle, Sunderland, Darlington and Stockton. For those travelling by car, the A19 runs just west of Peterlee, making commuting to nearby places or travelling further afield for work or pleasure, an easy option from here.
Education
Peterlee has a good range of primary schools across the local area, including Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dene House Primary School and Seascape Primary School. Secondary school education is provided locally by Dene Academy, The Academy at Shotton Hall and St Bede’s Catholic School, which also has a sixth form.
Shops & Local Amenities
Castle Dene Shopping Centre has a good selection of shops including well-known names like Argos, New Look, Boots and Iceland. The centre also has a Post Office and a range of independent shops.
Head to It’s All About the Cake for some sweet treats, Little Gems for children’s clothing or Gawjus Hair & Beauty for a bit of pampering. Peterlee also has an Asda Superstore for your weekly grocery needs.
There are several places to enjoy locally when going out for a meal or drink. Sambuca is a popular restaurant and Chimes Café serves some tasty lunches. The town also has some well-known names like Starbucks and a J D Wetherspoon pub called The Five Quarter. Other local places to go in the evening are The Eden Bar and Peterlee Central Club. When you want to stay home and enjoy a takeaway there’s plenty to choose from including York Road Fishers, Peterlee Tandoori and Soami’s Taste of India.
Peterlee Community Hospital provides healthcare within the town and there are local GP services and pharmacies here too. Whilst Peterlee doesn’t have its own library, there’s one just a mile away in the neighbouring town of Horden.
Activities
Peterlee Leisure Centre provides plenty of sports and activities for the town with great facilities including a swimming pool, air-conditioned gym, free weights, a sports hall and more.
Peterlee was designed to have plenty of green space for locals to enjoy and it’s been very successful with that aim. There are plenty of spaces in and around the area that have play parks for children, including Woodhouse Park, Eden Lane Play Area and Heath Close Play Area.
Castle Eden Dene is a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Scientific Interest that’s located in Peterlee. It’s a huge area that’s 3.5 miles long and heads out towards the coast between Sunderland and Hartlepool. It has woodlands and grasslands, an amazing variety of birds and plants, and it’s also home to deer and foxes.
