Only 1.2% of Great Britain is ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland. An Inventory of Ancient Woodland (sites over 2 hectares in size which have been in existence and have had a continuous history of tree cover since at least 1600 AD) was begun in 1981, compiled by English Nature. The aim is to ensure the continuance of the woods, the preservation of their wildlife and landscape value and appropriate management. Ancient woods are a living record of the biological effects of practices such as coppicing and wood pasture management. The natural vegetation of ancient woods, the undisturbed soil and drainage patterns and their contribution to the landscape comprise an irreplaceable conservation asset which once destroyed can never be recreated {Cooke and The Nature Conservancy Council, 1987}.

Only 1.2% of Great Britain is ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland. An Inventory of Ancient Woodland (sites over 2 hectares in size which have been in existence and have had a continuous history of tree cover since at least 1600 AD) was begun in 1981, compiled by English Nature. The aim is to ensure the continuance of the woods, the preservation of their wildlife and landscape value and appropriate management. Ancient woods are a living record of the biological effects of practices such as coppicing and wood pasture management. The natural vegetation of ancient woods, the undisturbed soil and drainage patterns and their contribution to the landscape comprise an irreplaceable conservation asset which once destroyed can never be recreated {Cooke and The Nature Conservancy Council, 1987}.

Only 1.2% of Great Britain is ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland. An Inventory of Ancient Woodland (sites over 2 hectares in size which have been in existence and have had a continuous history of tree cover since at least 1600 AD) was begun in 1981, compiled by English Nature. The aim is to ensure the continuance of the woods, the preservation of their wildlife and landscape value and appropriate management. Ancient woods are a living record of the biological effects of practices such as coppicing and wood pasture management. The natural vegetation of ancient woods, the undisturbed soil and drainage patterns and their contribution to the landscape comprise an irreplaceable conservation asset which once destroyed can never be recreated {Cooke and The Nature Conservancy Council, 1987}.

Public house built in 1903-04, formerly called the Coach and Horses. The present building replaced an earlier pub on the same site. The Coach and Horses was owned by Tyne Brewery Co. and Robert Newton before Richard Charlton acquired it. Became The Broken Doll in 1983. Demolished in late 1990s as part of West Central road scheme.

In 1934 James Deuchar sought a licence for a hotel on the corner of Heaton Road and Stephenson Road. It was to be of 'the modern style with Georgian and Dutch touches'. There would be a wine shop at the end of the building. 52 residents were opposed to the idea because of the 'possible effect on the minds of schoolchildren in the neighbourhood'. The minister of Bainbridge Memorial Methodist Church said the application was 'unmoral' and his congregation were 'trying to prevent people from an evil, just as you would try to prevent your children getting diphtheria'. By contrast, the vicar of St. Gabriel's was in favour of the scheme because the nearest place where he could buy beer for entertaining friends was the Chillingham Hotel. His congregation desired the proposed pub. A petition signed by 3000 people in favour of the hotel meant the licence was granted and the Corner House opened in 1936. It was soon extended to provide a sitting room. This increased the capacity from 263 customers to 383. In April 1941 two incendiary bombs hit the pub and got lodged in the eaves. They were removed and extinguished with sand before fire took hold. In 1997 it was a John Barras pub and has had a conservatory extension added.

In 1835 there was a brewhouse here capable of 11 half-barrels per brewing. In 1855 the breweries utensils were offered for sale, including a copper capable of 13 half-barrels. The pub closed shortly afterwards.

Available for let in the mid 1850s with offices, stables and a brewhouse. Closed in 1888.

When it was auctioned in the 1850s, the Durham House included a brewery. Bass acquired the pub in 1909. In 1995 it was known as Presidents.

The Bigg Market Brewery, advertised in the 1840s and 1850s, seems to have been connected to the Coach and Horses. There were warehouses and beer stores in the yard. By the early 1870s the former brewery was a candle factory. The inn was altered in 1875 and closed in 1884.

In the late 1840s Mrs Pickering was producing 14 half-barrels per brewing. The public house was advertised in the early 1850s with a brewery and two corn lofts under the ownership of Bells, Robson & Co and the Tyne Brewery Co, before passing to William Younger of Edinburgh. In 1891 it became the property of W.B. Reid. It closed in 1904.