Middleton-in-Teesdale
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.624, -2.081 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 94 25 |
| Population: | 934 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Middleton-in-Teesdale sits in Upper Teesdale in County Durham, England, tucked into the dales at the head of the River Tees. The village is surrounded by the moorland of the Pennines and lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the dramatic High Force waterfall a few miles upstream and plenty of walking and wildlife on the surrounding fells.
Historically it developed as a market town and service centre for 19th‑century lead mining, and many stone buildings date from that era. Today the local economy mixes upland farming with tourism and outdoor recreation, and the centre still has independent shops, pubs and community groups that reflect a strong rural social life while serving visitors exploring the dale and nearby towns such as Barnard Castle.
Postcode districts covering Middleton-in-Teesdale
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 22 miles35.5 km
- Durham 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Consett 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Bishop Auckland 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Newton Aycliffe 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Stanley 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Spennymoor 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Catterick Garrison 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Hexham 24 miles38.6 km
- Annfield Plain 21.5 miles34.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Mickleton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Holwick Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barnard Castle West Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Newbiggin Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Eggleston Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Lunedale Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Romaldkirk Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Hunderthwaite Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cotherstone Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Lartington Parish 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Woodland Parish 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Marwood Parish 6.9 miles11.2 km
Example postcodes in Middleton-in-Teesdale
DL12 0TW, DL12 0PJ, DL12 0SU, DL12 0TB, DL12 0RQ, DL12 0SY, DL12 0UU, DL12 0SN, DL12 0QL … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 27.3 miles43.9 km
- Newcastle International Airport 32.5 miles52.3 km
- Frosterley Rail Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Stanhope Rail Station 8.8 miles14.2 km
Hotels near Middleton-in-Teesdale Ad
- High Force Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Runa Farm 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Commercial Hotel 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Coach and Horses 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Lune Forest Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Old Park Country house 8 miles12.9 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 9.3 miles15 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Windlestone Country house 19.5 miles31.4 km