Stainton and Thornton
Parish in Middlesbrough, England
| Coordinates: | 54.52, -1.251 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 48 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01642 (Middlesbrough) |
The civil parish of Stainton and Thornton sits just to the south of Middlesbrough in England, occupying a mainly rural pocket within the wider Tees Valley. The two villages are separated by farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands and retain village greens, older stone cottages and narrow lanes, while remaining within easy commuting distance of the Teesside urban area and the coast.
Historically agricultural with medieval roots reflected in local church buildings and place‑names, the area has balanced farming life with links to nearby industry; today many residents work in neighbouring towns while village life revolves around local pubs, community groups and occasional events. Its mix of open countryside, historic buildings and proximity to amenities makes it popular with walkers and families seeking a quieter base near the North York Moors.
Postcode districts covering Stainton and Thornton
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Darlington 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Hartlepool 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Durham 22 miles35.4 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 24 miles38.6 km
- Redcar 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Peterlee 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Billingham 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Bishop Auckland 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Newton Aycliffe 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Seaham 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Stainton & Thornton Ward 0 miles0 km
- Stainton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Hemlington Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Kader Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Trimdon Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Coulby Newham Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Maltby Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stainsby Hill Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Acklam Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Ladgate Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Hilton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Marton West Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Stainton and Thornton
TS8 9FZ, TS8 9BS, TS8 9GQ, TS8 9GL, TS8 9QP, TS8 9RL, TS8 9FF, TS8 9NJ, TS8 9GZ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Newcastle International Airport 39.8 miles64.1 km
- Marton Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gypsy Lane Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Stainton and Thornton Ad
- Crathorne Hall Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Wainstones Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Parkwood Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Blue Bell Lodge Hotel 3 1 mile1.6 km
- The Buck Hotel 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Highfield Hotel 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Stockton Arms Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough 4 4 miles6.4 km
Local points of interest
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Wilton Castle Estate 6.9 miles11 km
- Seaton Snook Hill 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Redcar Beach Beach 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Teesport Harbour 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 10 miles16 km
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 10 miles16.1 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Victoria Park Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 12 miles19.3 km