Leyburn & Middleham
Ward in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.276, -1.846 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 10 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01969 (Leyburn) |
Leyburn and Middleham sit in rural North Yorkshire, acting as a gateway to Wensleydale and the Yorkshire Dales, with the valley of the River Ure and the A684 helping to define the local landscape. Leyburn is a small market town with independent shops, cafés and a regular market that draws visitors and walkers exploring the surrounding dales.
Middleham is best known for Middleham Castle and its strong equine presence: the town is one of Britain’s classic racehorse-training centres, with numerous stables and a visible racing culture. The local economy blends farming, tourism and the racing industry, and the area keeps a compact, community‑minded feel with annual agricultural shows and heritage interest that attract history buffs and country visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Leyburn & Middleham
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Harrogate 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Northallerton 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Ripon 16 miles25.8 km
- Ilkley 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Knaresborough 24 miles38.7 km
- Skipton 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Catterick Garrison 8.4 miles13.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Coverham with Agglethorpe Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Caldbergh with East Scrafton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Middleham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Wensley Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Melmerby Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- West Scrafton Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Leyburn Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Harmby Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- West Witton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Carlton Town Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Spennithorne Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Preston-under-Scar Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Leyburn & Middleham
DL8 5QW, DL8 5FE, DL8 9AJ, DL8 5DY, DL8 4HB, DL8 4DJ, DL8 4NE, DL8 4TU, DL8 5DF … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.3 miles47.2 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 16.8 miles27 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 19.4 miles31.2 km
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Schools in Leyburn & Middleham
- Leyburn Primary School Primary
- Middleham C of E Aided School Primary
- Wensleydale School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 11 miles17.7 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 15 miles24.1 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Newby Hall Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 20 miles32.1 km