Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.227, -0.864 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 74 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01751 (Pickering) |
The village and civil parish of Normanby sits in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, on the rural edge of the Tees urban area. It’s a compact settlement of mixed farmland and housing with roots back to the Norse period - the name itself comes from Old Norse meaning a northman’s farm - and a scattering of traditional farmhouses and a small parish church that reflect that history.
Life today is quietly local, with community activities often centred on the village hall and church, while many residents commute into nearby Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside for work. The parish benefits from nearby green lanes and coastal access, so it combines a rural feel with easy links to urban amenities and the industrial heritage of the region.