Boldron
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.529, -1.965 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 02 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Boldron is a small rural parish tucked into Teesdale on the edge of the Pennines in County Durham. Perched close to the River Tees and within easy reach of Barnard Castle, it has the stone cottages, rolling pastures and moorland character typical of the upper Tees valley.
Local life revolves largely around agriculture - sheep and beef farming - with a modest boost from walkers and cyclists exploring the dales. The community is small and close‑knit, with centuries of rural history and strong cultural ties to neighbouring North Yorkshire reflected in local place‑names and traditions.
Postcode districts covering Boldron
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Durham 23.6 miles38 km
- Consett 23 miles37 km
- Bishop Auckland 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Yarm 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Spennymoor 19 miles30.5 km
- Northallerton 25 miles40.2 km
- Catterick Garrison 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Annfield Plain 24.8 miles39.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Lartington Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Startforth Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bowes Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barnard Castle Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gilmonby Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Brignall Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Scargill Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rokeby Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Cotherstone Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Westwick Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Marwood Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Boldron
DL12 9RQ, DL12 9RG, DL12 9RF, DL12 9RE, DL12 9RN, DL12 9RD, DL12 9JJ, DL12 9JL
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Newcastle International Airport 36.8 miles59.2 km
- Frosterley Rail Station 13.6 miles22 km
- Wolsingham Rail Station 14 miles22.5 km
Hotels near Boldron Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 2 miles3.1 km
- Runa Farm 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Commercial Hotel 2 miles3.1 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Buck 9.7 miles15.5 km
- The Burgoyne 5 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Coach and Horses 2 miles3.2 km
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Lune Forest Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Old Park Country house 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.8 km
- Windlestone Country house 17.1 miles27.5 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.3 miles31 km