Gainford
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.548, -1.735 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 17 16 |
| Population: | 1,133 |
Gainford is a compact village in County Durham set on the south bank of the River Tees, surrounded by the gentle countryside of Teesdale and within easy reach of Darlington. Its historic core, with stone houses, a village green and a number of listed buildings, preserves a distinctly Georgian and earlier character that makes it appealing to visitors and residents alike.
The village has medieval origins and sits close to Roman remains at Piercebridge, so history is visible in the landscape. Today the local economy mixes farming, small businesses, pubs and B&Bs, with many people commuting to nearby towns; walking, angling and riverside rambles are popular pastimes for both locals and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Gainford
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Darlington 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Hartlepool 22.4 miles36 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Durham 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Peterlee 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Chester-le-Street 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Billingham 19 miles30.5 km
- Consett 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Bishop Auckland 7.4 miles12 km
- Newton Aycliffe 7.8 miles12.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Barforth Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Headlam Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Eppleby Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Langton Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Piercebridge Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Killerby Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Summerhouse Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Caldwell Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Ingleton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cliffe Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ovington Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Morton Tinmouth Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Gainford
DL2 3EB, DL2 3DS, DL2 3DU, DL2 3DB, DL2 3DJ, DL2 3DW, DL2 3DP, DL2 3DA, DL2 3DE … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Newcastle International Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Shildon Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Heighington Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
Hotels near Gainford Ad
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The George, Sure Hotel Collection 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Runa Farm 5.6 miles9 km
- Houndgate Townhouse 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Dalesman Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Manor House Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5 9 miles14.5 km
- The Fleece Hotel 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
Schools in Gainford
- Gainford C of E Primary School and Preschool Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 4 miles6.5 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Windlestone Country house 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.5 km
- University of Durham University 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 19.4 miles31.2 km