# Adventure Valley Day Nursery

Adventure Valley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG, in Brasside, Durham. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 2,086 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventure-valley-day-nursery-2548520  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 0191 386 8291
- Website: http://www.adventurevalley.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2548520

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548520

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2548520). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548520)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548520)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548520)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1197718)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.807103,-1.539093

- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 2,086 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finchale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| West Rainton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clever Clogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-day-nursery-ey347008) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-durham-ltd-ey548257) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [St Hild's Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilds-bright-beginnings-2875706) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [First Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-ey415762) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Laurels Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-laurels-child-care-ey337804) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Durham University Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/durham-university-day-nursery-ey257491) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Adventure Valley Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Adventure Valley Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Adventure Valley Day Nursery take?

Adventure Valley Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Adventure Valley Day Nursery?

You can call 0191 386 8291 and visit www.adventurevalley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548520)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Adventure+Valley&query_place_id=ChIJi-bhgxp9fkgRv7te4jZIRFU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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