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Bedale

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.282, -1.593
OS grid ref:SE 26 87
Population:4,601
Dialling code: 01677
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Bedale is a market town and civil parish in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, sitting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The town lies along the shallow valley of Bedale Beck and is served by the A684 with quick access to the A1(M), making it both a rural centre and a commuter base for nearby towns such as Northallerton.

It retains a compact Georgian market square, a long‑standing parish church and a mix of independent shops, farms and small businesses; agriculture and rural tourism are important locally. The preserved Wensleydale Railway, regular markets and occasional agricultural shows help maintain a strong community feel and draw visitors interested in heritage, walking and classic market‑town character.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 17 miles27.3 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
  • Northallerton Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
  • Thirsk Junction Station 9.6 miles15.5 km

Hotels near Bedale Ad

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 miles9.6 km
  • Catterick Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles12.2 km
  • Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Ripon Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 13.3 miles21.3 km
  • Newby Hall Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Stanwick Hall Estate 14.8 miles23.7 km
  • Bewerley Hall Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
  • The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
  • Newburgh Priory Country house 18.4 miles29.7 km
  • Old Byland Abbey Historic site 18.6 miles29.9 km