Whorlton
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.535, -1.839 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 10 15 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Whorlton is a small village and civil parish in the upper valley of Teesdale, in County Durham, England. It sits on the north bank of the River Tees, a short distance upstream from Barnard Castle, and feels very much part of the rural, limestone landscape of the area.
The parish remains largely agricultural, with scattered stone cottages and farms, and draws walkers and anglers to its riverside scenery. Local interest centres on historic features such as the ruins of Whorlton Castle and the old bridge crossing the River Tees, giving the place a quiet blend of medieval and vernacular character appreciated by visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Whorlton
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Durham 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Chester-le-Street 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Billingham 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Consett 22 miles35.4 km
- Bishop Auckland 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Newton Aycliffe 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Stanley 23.6 miles38 km
- Yarm 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Spennymoor 15.1 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Barnard Castle East Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Winston Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Westwick Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ovington Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cleatlam Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rokeby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hutton Magna Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Streatlam and Stainton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Barnard Castle Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Staindrop Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Whorlton
DL12 8XB, DL12 8UZ, DL12 8XG, DL12 8XL, DL12 8FF, DL12 8UX, DL2 3PX, DL12 8XA, DL12 8XQ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Newcastle International Airport 35.2 miles56.6 km
- Shildon Railway Station 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 10.6 miles17.1 km
Hotels near Whorlton Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Runa Farm 1.5 miles2.5 km
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Commercial Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Fleece Hotel 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Manor House Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The George, Sure Hotel Collection 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 10 miles16.1 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Streatlam Castle Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Windlestone Country house 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Lune Forest Forest 16.8 miles27 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 16.8 miles27 km
- Old Park Country house 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 18.6 miles30 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 19 miles30.6 km