Newsham
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.483, -1.86 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 09 09 |
| Population: | 306 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Newsham is a small, rural civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, set among the county’s rolling farmland, hedgerows and lanes. Its low population and quiet lanes give it a distinctly pastoral feel, popular with walkers and wildlife watchers who enjoy the open countryside rather than busy visitor attractions.
The parish retains a quietly historic character - stone farmhouses, a handful of older buildings and a modest village centre - and the local economy is still largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns for work and services. Social life tends to revolve around the village hall, church and community events, reflecting the close-knit nature of small North Yorkshire communities.
Postcode districts covering Newsham
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 12.7 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 22.4 miles
- Durham 23.7 miles
- Bishop Auckland 13.6 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 14.5 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 23.1 miles
- Yarm 20.5 miles
- Spennymoor 18.5 miles
- Northallerton 19.7 miles
- Catterick Garrison 9.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barningham Parish 1.1 miles
- Dalton Parish 1.5 miles
- Gayles Parish 2.4 miles
- Hutton Magna Parish 2.5 miles
- Wycliffe with Thorpe Parish 2.6 miles
- Brignall Parish 2.8 miles
- Rokeby Parish 2.9 miles
- West Layton Parish 3.2 miles
- Scargill Parish 3.2 miles
- Ravensworth Parish 3.5 miles
- Kirby Hill Parish 3.6 miles
- Hope Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Newsham
DL11 7EF, DL11 7QU, DL11 7QR, DL11 7RA, DL12 9UB, DL11 7QP, DL12 9UA, DL11 7ED, DL11 7RE … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 17.4 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 38.9 miles
- North Road Railway Station 12.8 miles
- Darlington Railway Station 12.9 miles
Hotels near Newsham Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 5 miles
- Runa Farm 4.3 miles
- The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- The Fleece Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- The Buck 7.2 miles
- The Burgoyne 5 7.2 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire 4 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Darlington-A1 Scotch Corner 4 8.1 miles
- Black Lion Hotel Richmond 3 7.3 miles
- Coach and Horses 5 miles
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 3.9 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 5.8 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 5.8 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 7.8 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 13.2 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 15.2 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 15.7 miles
- Windlestone Country house 15.8 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 17.1 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 19.4 miles