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 miles30.4 km
- Harrogate 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bishop Auckland 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Newton Aycliffe 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Yarm 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Northallerton 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Ripon 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Catterick Garrison 6.1 miles9.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Harmby Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Bellerby Parish 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Middleham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wensley Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Spennithorne Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Leyburn & Middleham Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Preston-under-Scar Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Coverham with Agglethorpe Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Barden Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Constable Burton Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Garriston Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Walburn Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Leyburn
DL8 5HU, DL8 5BB, DL8 5JD, DL8 5HB, DL8 5DE, DL8 5BP, DL8 5HX, DL8 5AN, DL8 5DR … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Darlington Railway Station 18.4 miles29.7 km
Hotels near Leyburn Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel 0.1 miles0.2 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- The Fleece Hotel 4 7.4 miles12 km
- The Buck 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Burgoyne 5 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Leyburn
- Leyburn Primary School Primary
- Wensleydale School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 17 miles27.3 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 19.5 miles31.4 km