Bedale
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.287, -1.592 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 26 87 |
| Population: | 4,601 |
| Dialling code: | 01677 |
Bedale is a small market town in North Yorkshire, England, set on the banks of Bedale Beck at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Its compact Georgian market square, the parish church and nearby medieval sites hint at a long history, and the town still retains a traditional market alongside independent shops and eateries.
The local economy is rooted in agriculture, rural services and tourism, with a lively community feel sustained by farmers’ markets, annual events such as the agricultural show, and volunteer groups. Good transport links - including the heritage Wensleydale Railway and easy access to the A1(M) - make it both a base for exploring the Dales and a commuter spot for nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Bedale
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 24.3 miles39 km
- Darlington 17 miles27.4 km
- Harrogate 20.5 miles33 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 22.4 miles36 km
- Newton Aycliffe 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Yarm 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Northallerton 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Ripon 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Knaresborough 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Catterick Garrison 7.6 miles12.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Aiskew Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Firby Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Rand Grange Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Aiskew & Leeming Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Aiskew and Leeming Bar Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Leeming Bar Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Crakehall Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Little Crakehall Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Langthorne Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Snape Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Snape with Thorp Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Bedale
DL8 2DS, DL8 2UN, DL8 2AJ, DL8 2BZ, DL8 2AB, DL8 1AA, DL8 2BH, DL8 1UL, DL8 1EP … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.2 miles47 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 9.7 miles15.7 km
Hotels near Bedale Ad
- The Reubens 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Katch 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 10 miles16 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Bedale
- Bedale C of E Primary School Primary
- Bedale High School Secondary
- Mowbray Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 6 miles9.7 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Newby Hall Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 18.6 miles29.9 km