Barningham
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.491, -1.883 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 07 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Barningham is a small rural parish in County Durham, England, set in the pastoral landscape of Teesdale on the fringes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village sits close to the valley of the River Tees and is within easy reach of the market town of Barnard Castle, surrounded by rolling limestone pastures, drystone walls and upland moor, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quiet countryside setting.
Historically agricultural, the community still centres on farming and small-scale rural enterprises, with a history reflected in its traditional stone cottages and parish church whose origins stretch back into the medieval period. Local life is marked by a small, active parish community and occasional visitor interest from people exploring Teesdale’s natural features and rural heritage. The place-name itself is of Old English origin, pointing to long-standing settlement on this quietly scenic part of County Durham.
Postcode districts covering Barningham
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Durham 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Bishop Auckland 13.7 miles22 km
- Newton Aycliffe 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Yarm 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Spennymoor 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Northallerton 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Catterick Garrison 10.8 miles17.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Newsham Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Brignall Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Rokeby Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Scargill Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dalton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hope Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Westwick Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Hutton Magna Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Gayles Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Whorlton Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Barningham
DL11 7DS, DL11 7EB, DL11 7DR, DL11 7DU, DL11 7DP, DL11 7DW, DL11 7DT, DL11 7DX, DL11 7DY
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Newcastle International Airport 38.5 miles62 km
- North Road Railway Station 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Shildon Railway Station 13.6 miles21.9 km
Hotels near Barningham Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Runa Farm 3.7 miles6 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Fleece Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Commercial Hotel 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Buck 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Burgoyne 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 3 miles4.8 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles19 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Lune Forest Forest 16 miles25.8 km
- Windlestone Country house 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Old Park Country house 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 19.8 miles31.9 km