About Bishopton Village
The Parish of Bishopton lies between Darlington and Stockton and consists of around 350 residents.
The Village is essentially a rural farming community, although many of the inhabitants are not from this background. Bishopton is a thriving community that takes pride in its surroundings. There is a great sense of well being and friendliness throughout the village.
History
History tells us that Bishopton dates back to circa 1,100 AD and was originally owned by Roger De Conyers, it was this ancient Durham family that built the village's famous landmark, Castle Hill. Castle Hill and the surrounding earthworks are the remains of a 12th Century Motte and Bailey Castle.
Detailed History
Services
Refuse Collection is every Wednesday. Recycling is on alternate weeks (See noticeboard next to bus stop). Paper and Cardboard in Blue Bag and Glass in Green Box.
Location
The village of Bishopton lies on high ground, 6 miles North West of Stockton and Middlesbrough, and a little further to the North East of Darlington, County Durham.
It sits in a group of neighbouring villages, Carlton, Redmarshall, Sterlington, Great Stainton and Whitton.
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Transport
Road (Car)
Bishopton is well placed for access to the major arterial
roads, A66, A19 and A1. (
Map)
Air
Just 15 minutes (7.4 miles) away from Teesside International
Airport. (
Map and Directions).
Bus
There are two bus services from Arriva that stop in Bishopton. The number
6, after stopping in the neighbouring villages, goes to
Stockton via Tesco. (
Map and Timetable)
The number
17 goes to
Darlington setting off at 8:10, 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 17:20 and 18:21.
There is also a Community Lynx that operated between 6 and 11pm Monday to Friday and 1 to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday on an hourly circular route between the villages and Stockton High Street.
You must register for this service. To do so email john.howe@stockton.gov.uk
Community Lynx Website
(Please check these details before using the services)
To plan a journey you can use the
Travelline Journey Planner
Rail
You can find train stations in
Darlington,
Yarm and other
nearby towns.
