Parklands, Bowburn Phase 5
Development Information
Location...
A former mining village built around the ‘bow\\\' of the ‘burn\\\', Bowburn lies within the historic landscape of East Durham and enjoys a rural setting. With a mix of existing and new residents this village has a real sense of community spirit and even has its own website http://www.bowburn.net/
Travel...
The area is ideally located with access to the A1M, A19 and A690 making commuting to Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and Teesside easy. It is well served by public transport and is in close proximity to Durham Tees Valley airport.
Shopping and leisure...
The development is nearby the village\\\'s local amenities including public houses, a post office and the Co-op. Durham City Centre is only a short ride away and is home to a range of pubs, cafes, award winning restaurants, a Marks and Spencer (Silver Street), a small Sainsburys (North Street), Iceland (North Street) and a Tesco Express (North Road).
Out and about, things to see and do...
- Durham Cathedral
- Durham Gala Theatre and Cinema
- Freeman\\\'s Quay competition standard swimming pool and leisure complex
- Beamish Museum
- The city is home to a wide range of restaurants offering a variety of cuisine including Pizza Express, Café Rouge, Fat Buddha, Nandos, The Slug and Lettuce and The County Hotel to name a few
- Durham indoor market - Victorian market at the city\\\'s Market Place
- Prince Bishops and the Gates Shopping Centres
Address
- 92 Henry Avenue
- Bowburn
- Co. Durham
- DH6 5EN
Opening Times
- Thursday - Monday 10am - 5.00pm
Call us now on: 0191 3779857
Key Features
Local Primary Schools include Bowburn Infant and Junior School.
Secondary Schools in the area include: Durham Johnston School (Durham City) and Gilesgate Comprehensive School.
Bowburn post office provides travel insurance and money, dry cleaning, personal loans, mobile top ups, occasion cards and passport photo services.
There is a Co-operative (Co-op) store in the village.
Durham City Centre is approximately 6.5 miles away.
