| Coordinates: | 54.508, -0.732 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 82 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01947 (Whitby) |
Barnby is a small rural civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, set on the coastal plain close to the Yorkshire coastline. It is largely agricultural in character, with patchwork fields, hedgerows and a few traditional houses, while its nearness to seafront villages and market towns brings a modest mix of commuters and visitors alongside long‑standing farming families.
The parish’s long agricultural history is evident in its field patterns and older buildings, and the surrounding lanes, coastal paths and wetlands attract walkers and birdwatchers. Community life is quiet and local, with heritage and landscape forming the main cultural and social focus rather than large amenities or industry.
TS13 5ND, YO21 3SA, YO21 3SE, YO21 3SD, YO21 3SH, YO21 3SB, YO21 3RZ