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Colburn

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.376, -1.696
OS grid ref:SE 19 97
Dialling code: 01748 (Richmond)
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Colburn is a small town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, sitting on the outer edge of Catterick Garrison and a short drive from the market town of Richmond. It occupies a convenient spot beside the North Yorkshire countryside, with easy access to local walking country and the wider Yorkshire Dales area.

The area mixes suburban housing, local shops and pockets of light industry, and has strong social and economic links with the nearby military community. Once a modest village that expanded during the 20th century, it now has active community facilities, schools and sports clubs, giving it a practical, community-focused character that reflects both long-standing residents and serving families.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.1 miles22.7 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 35.3 miles56.8 km
  • Northallerton Railway Station 10.7 miles17.2 km
  • Darlington Railway Station 11.6 miles18.7 km

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Schools in Colburn

  • Colburn Community Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Catterick Racecourse Recreation 2 miles3.2 km
  • Stanwick Hall Estate 7.4 miles12 km
  • Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 7.7 miles12.5 km
  • The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
  • Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.1 km
  • Streatlam Castle Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
  • Raby Castle Archaeological site 15.4 miles24.9 km
  • Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
  • Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 16.9 miles27.2 km
  • Fors Abbey Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
  • Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 19 miles30.6 km
  • Ripon Racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles30.9 km