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Tel code: 01207 | code search
Postcode: DH9 | code search
Population: 16300
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The town of Stanley is centred on top of a hill between Chester-le-Street and Consett in County Durham in northern England, southwest of Gateshead and is the second largest town in Derwentside after Consett. A former mining town, Stanley at one time was separate from the villages of east Stanley and South Stanley but now they are blended into one town and no longer hold separate names. Another village called Southmoor was also referred to as West Stanley. The first mention of Stanley appears in 1211 although some Neolithic and Roman remains have been found in the area. The name Stanley is derived from Old English for ‘Stoney Field’. The town and nearby villages grew during the coal mining era, with several collieries opening in the area. West Stanley Colliery was the site of one of the worst coal mining disasters in British history when over 160 people were killed in the Burns Pit Disaster in 1909. Since the 1960’s the collieries closed, and Stanley has undergone economic hard times. With the further loss of major employers at EverReady in Tanfield, British Steel and Shotley Bridge General Hospital the town took a further blow when the Metro Centre retail-shopping complex opened in Gateshead. The town of ‘Old Stanley’ has largely died with many shops and pubs closed. After petitioning the government, a new town council is currently carrying out refurbishments with the opening of a new shopping centre and many other amenities.

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South Moor

Market

Clifford Centre Family Indoor Market

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Ball Alley
Bluebell Inn
Board Inn
Earl Derby
Earl Grey Inn
Flint Hill Inn
Hill Top
Johns Castle Inn
Oak Tree Inn
The Punch Bowl
The Royal

Restaurant

Big Bite

Catchgate Chop Suey House
Jingling Gate Restaurant
Mama Mia
Moti-Jheel
Spice Mahal

School

East Stanley Primary School

Taxi

Annfield Taxis

Shops

Lloyds Pharmacy
Roberts Butchers
Barkers Delicatessen
Forster Bros
Carters Home Bakery
Dixon & Hall Ltd
Forever Flowers
Flowers by Lucia Lee
Stanley Garden Centre
Scotts Plaice
Stanley Town Take-Away
McDonald Confectionery
Noahs Ark

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South Causey Inn (0.85 miles)

South Causey Inn
Welcome to South Causey Inn and Equestrian Centre, nestled in the beautiful Beamish Valley with tranquil surroundings, this is the rural gateway to traditional North Eastern hospitality. Our stone built and newly re-furbished Inn has ... More | visit website
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Beamish Hall (1.44 miles)

Beamish Hall

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17th Century Beamish Hall Hotel is located in a secluded and picturesque setting near to the historic city of Durham. Next door to Beamish Museum, the hotel has individually designed bedrooms ... More

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Chapel House Apartments (1.84 miles)

Chapel House Apartments
Chapel House overlooks age-old countryside, a welcome escape from the rigors of modern city living. The four centrally heated studio apartments form part of a recently converted Methodist Chapel. Each double studio has ... More | visit website
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Beamish Park Hotel (1.97 miles)

Beamish Park Hotel

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The Beamish Park Hotel is the perfect retreat for both business and leisure guests. The Hotel is family owned and operated, with friendly staff to ensure you feel more than welcome ... More

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Beamish Park Hotel (1.97 miles)

Beamish Park Hotel
If you're looking for hotels in Newcastle, Beamish Park Hotel is one of two hotels close to Newcastle city centre and is an ideal location, whether business or holiday. Of the two hotels, Beamish park ... More | visit website
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Three Arch Cottage (2.45 miles)

Three Arch Cottage

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A charming rural retreat yet only 5 miles from Gateshead's Metro Centre and its huge variety of shops, eating places and cinema, this traditional converted granary certainly ... More

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East Byermoor Guest House (3.50 miles)

East Byermoor Guest House

Countryside Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. Make yourself at home... and we will try to make you feel at home. By being flexible and accommodating, we aim to make your stay ... More | visit website

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Park Farm Hotel (3.91 miles)

Park Farm Hotel
The 17th century stables have been sympathetically converted into five contemporary mezzanine suites which have a light spacious feel and feature the original beams. The single storey barn has been converted into three spacious, classically ... More | visit website
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The Plough Inn (3.92 miles)

The Plough Inn
The Plough Inn has recently been refurbished to it's true character of a classy country pub. The restaurant is warm and friendly offering a wide range of home cooked food and home baked pies. There is ... More | visit website
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Kings Head (4.04 miles)

Kings Head
An imposing Pub located adjacent the picturesque village green. A family run Hotel and pub. We have 6 en-suite rooms shower rooms which have been stylishly designed. Double rooms have a giant 6 foot beds, twin rooms ... More | visit website

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