Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.282, -1.593 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 26 87 |
| Population: | 4,601 |
| Dialling code: | 01677 |
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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