Brompton-on-Swale
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.394, -1.66 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 22 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01748 (Richmond) |
Brompton-on-Swale is a compact village in North Yorkshire tucked beside the winding River Swale, a short distance from the market town of Richmond. The setting is classic Yorkshire river-valley and rolling farmland, with riverside walks, fishing spots and views that can reach towards the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines. It sits conveniently near the A1(M), so it feels rural while still being within easy reach of larger centres.
Historically agricultural, the village has traditional stone cottages and an historic parish church, and its social and economic life is influenced today by a mix of farming, local small businesses and commuters - plus the nearby military presence of Catterick Garrison. Community activity is strong for a settlement of its size, with a village hall and regular local events that give it a friendly, village feel despite modern pressures.
Postcode districts covering Brompton-on-Swale
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Darlington 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Billingham 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Bishop Auckland 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Newton Aycliffe 15.6 miles25 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Yarm 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Spennymoor 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Northallerton 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ripon 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 22.6 miles36.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Brough with St. Giles Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Catterick Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Easby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Scorton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Colburn Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bolton-on-Swale Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Uckerby Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Skeeby Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Moulton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hipswell & Colburn Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Tunstall Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Brompton-on-Swale
DL10 7HF, DL10 7TW, DL10 7SA, DL10 7SN, DL10 7HT, DL10 7HB, DL10 7TU, DL10 7HR, DL10 7TZ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 36.5 miles58.7 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Darlington Railway Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in Brompton-on-Swale
- Brompton-on-Swale C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 0.6 miles1 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 9.3 miles15 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Windlestone Country house 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 18.7 miles30 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles30.7 km