Gainford
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.557, -1.747 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 16 18 |
| Population: | 1,133 |
The village and civil parish of Gainford sits on the north bank of the River Tees in rural County Durham, a few miles west of Darlington. Its compact historic core clusters around a long village green and narrow lanes lined with stone cottages; the settlement includes a number of listed buildings and a traditional parish church, giving it a well‑preserved, conservation‑area feel.
Historically agricultural, the community now combines farming with commuters and locals who work in nearby towns, and it’s popular with walkers and anglers enjoying riverside paths and country lanes. Village life is centred on a pub, village hall and community events, and the mix of scenic Tees-side setting and historic streets makes Gainford a quietly characterful spot in the North East.
Postcode districts covering Gainford
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Darlington 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Hartlepool 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 17 miles27.3 km
- Durham 17.1 miles27.4 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Peterlee 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Chester-le-Street 22 miles35.4 km
- Billingham 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Consett 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Bishop Auckland 7 miles11.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe 7.8 miles12.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Gainford Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Langton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Headlam Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Barforth Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ingleton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Killerby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Summerhouse Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Morton Tinmouth Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eppleby Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Winston Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wackerfield Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Staindrop Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Gainford
DL2 3EP, DL2 3EL, DL2 3EF, DL2 3DA, DL2 3DP, DL2 3EQ, DL2 3EU, DL2 3BE, DL2 3DX … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Newcastle International Airport 33.3 miles53.5 km
- Shildon Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Heighington Railway Station 7.2 miles11.5 km
Hotels near Gainford Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Runa Farm 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Manor House Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The George, Sure Hotel Collection 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Houndgate Townhouse 8 miles12.9 km
- Dalesman Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Gainford
- Gainford C of E Primary School and Preschool Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 6.8 miles11 km
- Windlestone Country house 9 miles14.4 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.6 km
- University of Durham University 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Old Park Country house 19.4 miles31.2 km