Sandra’s guidebook

Sandra
Sandra’s guidebook

Food scene

We took the dogs for a walk into the village and popped into 'The Duck' for lunch, taking our two little dogs in with us. Have to say the staff were very smiley and welcoming. The place is immaculate, the decor is amusing and charming and you just feel comfortable. The food - brilliant - I had roast lamb shepherds pie and it was delicious - very filling and just right. My friend had a very hearty British Mince Dinner which hit the spot! Definitely recommend - nothing plastic here.
The Scruffy Duck
3 High Street
We took the dogs for a walk into the village and popped into 'The Duck' for lunch, taking our two little dogs in with us. Have to say the staff were very smiley and welcoming. The place is immaculate, the decor is amusing and charming and you just feel comfortable. The food - brilliant - I had roast lamb shepherds pie and it was delicious - very filling and just right. My friend had a very hearty British Mince Dinner which hit the spot! Definitely recommend - nothing plastic here.

City/town information

Norton is a really great place to be - great cafes, pubs and restaurants offering a wide variety of food - indy shopping and great nightlife, all packed into this beautiful Georgian High Street and historic Norton Green.
Stockton-on-Tees
Norton is a really great place to be - great cafes, pubs and restaurants offering a wide variety of food - indy shopping and great nightlife, all packed into this beautiful Georgian High Street and historic Norton Green.

Dog Walking

List of places to take your dog for a walk/run near to the house
Not far to go to take your dog for a walk/run - large enclosed fields
Norton Recreational Park Playground
Not far to go to take your dog for a walk/run - large enclosed fields
Lovely walk, you feel like you are in the countryside
Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely walk, you feel like you are in the countryside
Beautiful Victorian Park with a lake and gorgeous landscaped gardens and a cafe
Ropner Park
Hartburn Lane
Beautiful Victorian Park with a lake and gorgeous landscaped gardens and a cafe
Stunning green areas and trees - so tidy and peaceful
Newham Grange Park
Darlington Lane
Stunning green areas and trees - so tidy and peaceful
Just at the other end of Hallifeld Street you will find green fields for letting your dog run
Albany Road
Albany Road
Just at the other end of Hallifeld Street you will find green fields for letting your dog run
Beautiful and Historic Norton Green is very special - lots of nice cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants on the Georgian High Street along the way.
Norton Green
Beautiful and Historic Norton Green is very special - lots of nice cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants on the Georgian High Street along the way.

Hairdresser

Fate took me to Marcus as I was looking for a quick hair fix and indicating right. As I looked left I saw an empty space in front of a turquoise blue shop. I quickly switched indicator and zoomed in to realise this was indeed a hairdressers! I thought I would start my enquiries here - Norton has a LOT of hairdressers. The window dressing is interesting, not your usual salon display. Inside is gorgeous and Sid will greet you with joy. Almost post-pandemic, my hair was a mess with a lot of intense silver growth around my face, along with a home chopped fringe and faded box colour. All I did was pull it back into a pony. I had a consultation with Marcus and we talked it all through. I'm not ready to go full on silver and Marcus understood what to do straight away. I now have a great cut and bold coppers and golds that align where the silver is going to come through strongest - I will be able to manage that and it won't look as harsh. My non-silver natural hair, I hadn't realised, is quite dark at the back and now matched for new growth. I love that there are hidden golds just underneath as well and I can change my look instantly. In summary - this isn't a quick-fix hairdressers. The whole experience is high qualty, the salon is beautiful and you can see that everyone and everything in it is thoughtful. Marcus is an experienced and excellent stylist, a wonderful person, very open and friendly and will instantly make you feel welcome. Highly recommended.
The King and I
Fate took me to Marcus as I was looking for a quick hair fix and indicating right. As I looked left I saw an empty space in front of a turquoise blue shop. I quickly switched indicator and zoomed in to realise this was indeed a hairdressers! I thought I would start my enquiries here - Norton has a LOT of hairdressers. The window dressing is interesting, not your usual salon display. Inside is gorgeous and Sid will greet you with joy. Almost post-pandemic, my hair was a mess with a lot of intense silver growth around my face, along with a home chopped fringe and faded box colour. All I did was pull it back into a pony. I had a consultation with Marcus and we talked it all through. I'm not ready to go full on silver and Marcus understood what to do straight away. I now have a great cut and bold coppers and golds that align where the silver is going to come through strongest - I will be able to manage that and it won't look as harsh. My non-silver natural hair, I hadn't realised, is quite dark at the back and now matched for new growth. I love that there are hidden golds just underneath as well and I can change my look instantly. In summary - this isn't a quick-fix hairdressers. The whole experience is high qualty, the salon is beautiful and you can see that everyone and everything in it is thoughtful. Marcus is an experienced and excellent stylist, a wonderful person, very open and friendly and will instantly make you feel welcome. Highly recommended.