Melsonby
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.47, -1.695 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 19 08 |
| Population: | 735 |
| Dialling code: | 01748 (Richmond) |
Melsonby is a small village and civil parish in rural North Yorkshire, England, set among rolling farmland and honey‑coloured stone cottages. It has a modest historic core with a parish church, a village hall and a pub, and the feel of a close-knit rural community that attracts walkers and people looking for quieter country living.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns such as Richmond and Darlington via the A1. The village has a steady programme of community events and local societies, and its setting makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Yorkshire scenery, including the nearby hills and dales.
Postcode districts covering Melsonby
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 20.2 miles
- Darlington 7.1 miles
- Hartlepool 23.6 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 16.5 miles
- Durham 22.1 miles
- Peterlee 24.4 miles
- Billingham 19.3 miles
- Bishop Auckland 12.5 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 11 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 16.8 miles
- Yarm 14.1 miles
- Spennymoor 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Richmondshire Ward 0.5 miles
- Carkin Parish 1.8 miles
- Aldbrough Parish 1.9 miles
- Barton Built-up area 2 miles
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury Parish 2.1 miles
- Middleton Tyas Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Stanwick St. John Parish 2.4 miles
- East Layton Parish 2.8 miles
- Forcett Parish 2.8 miles
- Newton Morrell Parish 2.9 miles
- Ravensworth Parish 3.2 miles
- Manfield Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Melsonby
DL10 5NF, DL10 5NS, DL10 5PF, DL10 5PQ, DL10 5PE, DL10 5QW, DL10 5PB, DL10 5NE, DL10 5QN … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 11 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 39.2 miles
- Darlington Railway Station 6.9 miles
- North Road Railway Station 7.3 miles
Hotels near Melsonby Ad
- Travelodge Scotch Corner A1 Southbound 3 2.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 2.1 miles
- The Holly Hill Inn 5.3 miles
- Stable Yard Rooms 5 2.3 miles
- Travelodge Scotch Corner Skeeby 3 3.2 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 4.9 miles
- The Croft Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- The Fox Hall Inn 3 3.2 miles
- Blackwell Grange Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- George of Piercebridge 4.5 miles
Schools in Melsonby
- Melsonby Methodist Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Stanwick Hall Estate 1.3 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 6 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 7 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 9.4 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 9.6 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 9.6 miles
- Windlestone Country house 13.3 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 14.1 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 16.8 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles