Stanhope
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.748, -2.008 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 99 39 |
| Population: | 1,602 |
Stanhope is a small market town and civil parish in County Durham, England, set in the heart of Weardale on the banks of the River Wear. It lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular base for walkers, anglers and cavers exploring the surrounding uplands, limestone dales and moorland.
Historically the town grew around farming and the lead‑mining industry, and remnants of that industrial past sit alongside a traditional market square, pubs and community facilities. Today Stanhope’s economy mixes local services with tourism and outdoor recreation, and the town retains a strong community spirit through seasonal events, volunteer groups and small‑scale local enterprises.
Postcode districts covering Stanhope
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Darlington 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Gateshead 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Washington 22.4 miles36 km
- Durham 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Newburn 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Chester-le-Street 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Consett 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Bishop Auckland 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Newton Aycliffe 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Stanley 14.9 miles24 km
Neighbouring places
- Weardale Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Frosterley Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Wolsingham Built-up area 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Muggleswick Parish 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Hunstanworth Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Satley Parish 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Edmondbyers Parish 7.4 miles11.9 km
- South Bedburn Parish 7.5 miles12 km
- Blanchland Parish 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Tow Law Built-up area 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Castleside Built-up area 8 miles12.9 km
- Healeyfield Parish 8.2 miles13.2 km
Example postcodes in Stanhope
DL13 2NP, DL13 2YD, DL13 2XL, DL13 2UL, DL13 2YZ, DL13 2QA, DL13 2XG, DL13 2YL, DL13 2YB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.5 miles45.8 km
- Stanhope Rail Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Frosterley Rail Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Stanhope Ad
- The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- High Force Hotel 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Brown Horse Hotel 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 9.5 miles15.4 km
Schools in Stanhope
- Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Old Park Country house 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Lune Forest Forest 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15 miles24.1 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 16.8 miles27 km
- University of Durham University 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Windlestone Country house 17.8 miles28.6 km