Welcome to the website of Etherley Parish Council.

Etherlay Parish is located in the heart of County Durham, on the outskirts of Teesdale and on the borders of Wear Valley. The Parish is situated within beautiful countryside yet still benefiting from access to excellent local services.

The Parish stretches across a wide area which includes, Low Etherley, Phoenix Row, High Etherley, Toft Hill, Etherley Bank, Spring Gardens, Hummerbeck, Bildershaw, Royal Oak and parts of West Auckland.

Etherley Parish has a range of local services and facilities including:

• an outstanding Primary School and child day care establishments

• Nursing home for the elderly

• Doctors Surgery

• two popular churches

• a Community Centre

• Cricket Club and Social club

• hairdressers

• public houses at Toft Hill, High Etherley and Spring Gardens

• Cafe on the A68

• garage on the outskirts of the Parish (Oakley Service Station)

The Parish also has the advantage of being located within easy driving distance of a major retail park providing many shopping outlets and places to eat out.