Leyburn
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.309, -1.826 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 11 90 |
| Population: | 2,183 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 |
Leyburn is a small market town in North Yorkshire, England, sitting on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales in the valley of Wensleydale. It has a compact market square framed by Georgian and Victorian buildings and a strong sense of local community, with independent shops, cafés and galleries that cater to both residents and visitors.
The town’s economy is a mix of tourism and traditional rural trades, and it’s a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring the dales. Nearby attractions include Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls, Middleham and the historic market town of Richmond, while regular markets and local events keep the social calendar busy.
Postcode districts covering Leyburn
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 18.9 miles
- Harrogate 24.8 miles
- Bishop Auckland 24.3 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 23.3 miles
- Yarm 23.3 miles
- Northallerton 15.9 miles
- Ripon 16.9 miles
- Catterick Garrison 6.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harmby Built-up area 1 mile
- Bellerby Parish 1.6 miles
- Middleham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Wensley Parish 1.9 miles
- Spennithorne Parish 2.2 miles
- Leyburn & Middleham Ward 2.5 miles
- Preston-under-Scar Parish 2.5 miles
- Coverham with Agglethorpe Parish 2.6 miles
- Barden Parish 2.8 miles
- Constable Burton Parish 2.8 miles
- Garriston Parish 3.2 miles
- Walburn Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Leyburn
DL8 5EW, DL8 5DJ, DL8 5BL, DL8 5EU, DL8 5FD, DL8 5BG, DL8 5BF, DL8 5BQ, DL8 5HS … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.1 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.4 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 15.6 miles
- Darlington Railway Station 18.4 miles
Hotels near Leyburn Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel 0.1 miles
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The Fleece Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- The Buck 7.3 miles
- The Burgoyne 5 7.3 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 7.4 miles
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 9 miles
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 7.4 miles
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 9.2 miles
Schools in Leyburn
- Leyburn Primary School Primary
- Wensleydale School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 4.6 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12.8 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 15.7 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 15.8 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 16.9 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 17 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 17.8 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 18.1 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 18.4 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 19.5 miles