Great Stainton
Parish in Darlington, England
| Coordinates: | 54.592, -1.485 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 33 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01740 (Sedgefield) |
Great Stainton is a small, rural village and civil parish in the borough of Darlington, in County Durham in the North East of England. Set among rolling farmland and hedgerows, it has the feel of a traditional agricultural community with a handful of stone farmhouses and cottages that hint at medieval origins, giving the village a quiet, historic character.
Agriculture remains a visible part of local life, though many residents commute to nearby towns and employment centres in Darlington and Teesside. The parish is popular with walkers and those seeking country living within easy reach of larger towns, and the small community retains a close-knit, village atmosphere with occasional local events and countryside pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Great Stainton
Most populated places nearby
- Sunderland 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Middlesbrough 11 miles17.7 km
- Darlington 5 miles8 km
- Hartlepool 12 miles19.3 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Gateshead 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Washington 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Durham 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Redcar 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Peterlee 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Chester-le-Street 19 miles30.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Little Stainton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Brafferton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Mordon Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bishopton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Barmpton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stillington and Whitton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- East and West Newbiggin Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stillington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sadberge Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sadberge & Middleton St. George Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Aycliffe East Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Whinfield Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Great Stainton
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Newcastle International Airport 31.9 miles51.3 km
- Heighington Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Great Stainton Ad
- Dalesman Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Houndgate Townhouse 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1m 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hardwick Hall Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hall Garth Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- The Parkwood Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa 5 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hotel 119 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Bannatyne Hotel Darlington 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
Local points of interest
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Windlestone Country house 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- University of Durham University 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Seaton Snook Hill 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 13.4 miles21.5 km