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 miles
- Darlington 17 miles
- Harrogate 20.5 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 22.4 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 22.6 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 21.3 miles
- Yarm 17.7 miles
- Northallerton 7.4 miles
- Ripon 10.7 miles
- Knaresborough 19.8 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 22.4 miles
- Catterick Garrison 7.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aiskew Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Firby Parish 0.9 miles
- Rand Grange Parish 0.9 miles
- Aiskew & Leeming Ward 1.4 miles
- Aiskew and Leeming Bar Parish 1.7 miles
- Leeming Bar Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Crakehall Parish 1.9 miles
- Little Crakehall Built-up area 2 miles
- Langthorne Parish 2.1 miles
- Snape Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry Parish 2.3 miles
- Snape with Thorp Parish 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Bedale
DL8 1AN, DL8 2BJ, DL8 2EQ, DL8 2UL, DL8 1EZ, DL8 2DG, DL8 2DY, DL8 1YA, DL8 2DQ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 16.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.2 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 6.8 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 9.7 miles
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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 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 12.2 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 13.1 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 13.9 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 14.5 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.5 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 15.7 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 18.5 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 18.6 miles