Edmondbyers
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.855, -1.995 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 00 51 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Edmondbyers is a small, mostly agricultural parish in County Durham, England, set in the upland countryside on the edge of the Pennines and close to the broad, scenic valleys of Weardale. It feels remote and rural, with a landscape of moorland and pasture that attracts walkers and wildlife enthusiasts rather than heavy industry.
Historically the area retains a strong village character centred on a long-standing parish church and scattered farmsteads; the local economy is still dominated by farming with many residents commuting to larger towns for work. Community life is quiet but active, with conservation and heritage interests reflecting the parish’s historic and scenic setting.
Postcode districts covering Edmondbyers
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 17.4 miles28 km
- Sunderland 23.2 miles37.3 km
- South Shields 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Gateshead 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Washington 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Durham 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Wallsend 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Newburn 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Whitley Bay 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Chester-le-Street 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Cramlington 22.6 miles36.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Blanchland Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Healey Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Muggleswick Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hunstanworth Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Shotley Low Quarter Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- South Tynedale Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Slaley Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Castleside Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Consett South Ward 5.6 miles9 km
- Benfieldside Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Healeyfield Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Weardale Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
Example postcodes in Edmondbyers
DH8 9NL, DH8 9TY, DH8 9NQ, DH8 9TX, DH8 9NW, DH8 9NR, DH8 9PB, DH8 9NT, DH8 9NU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 32.9 miles52.9 km
- Riding Mill Railway Station 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Stocksfield Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Hotels near Edmondbyers
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Coach and Horses 9 miles14.4 km
- The Brown Horse Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Station Inn 9 miles14.5 km
Local points of interest
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Old Park Country house 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 13 miles21 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Ravensworth Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Woolsington Hall Estate 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 16.7 miles26.9 km