Norton-on-Derwent
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.129, -0.783 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 79 71 |
| Population: | 7,000 |
| Dialling code: | 01653 (Malton) |
Norton-on-Derwent is a small market town in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire, sitting on the east bank of the River Derwent directly opposite its larger neighbour Malton. The two towns are often spoken of together, sharing rail and road links and acting as a local hub for surrounding villages; the town also sits within easy reach of the Howardian Hills and the North York Moors, so it’s a handy base for exploring the wider countryside.
Historically agricultural, Norton-on-Derwent retains a market-town character with shops, light industry and community amenities such as schools and clubs, and benefits culturally from the strong food and market scene centred on Malton. You’ll find a mix of period buildings and practical modern facilities, and a steady local life built around markets, events and countryside activities rather than big-city bustle.
Postcode districts covering Norton-on-Derwent
Most populated places nearby
- York 17 miles
- Scarborough 17.4 miles
- Bridlington 23.9 miles
- Beverley 24.7 miles
- Whitby 24 miles
- Driffield 16.4 miles
- Haxby 14.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Norton Ward 0.4 miles
- Malton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Langton Parish 2.1 miles
- Broughton Parish 2.2 miles
- Settrington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Scagglethorpe Parish 2.7 miles
- Huttons Ambo Parish 2.7 miles
- Swinton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Amotherby Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Burythorpe Parish 3.3 miles
- Thorpe Bassett Parish 3.9 miles
- Habton Parish 4 miles
Example postcodes in Norton-on-Derwent
YO17 9HB, YO17 9DW, YO17 9AL, YO17 9HX, YO17 8BE, YO17 9BT, YO17 9JH, YO17 8FF, YO17 9JJ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 37 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 40 miles
- Malton Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Pickering Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Norton-on-Derwent Ad
- The Talbot Hotel, Malton, North Yorkshire 4 0.8 miles
- The Old Lodge 4 0.6 miles
- The Mount B&B 0.8 miles
- The Black Swan Inn 8 miles
- Sandburn Hall Hotel 4 9.3 miles
- The White Swan Inn 4 8.1 miles
- Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel 3 7.9 miles
- Worsley Arms Hotel 3 8.4 miles
- The New Inn 7.8 miles
Schools in Norton-on-Derwent
- Norton College Secondary
- Norton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eden Camp Museum 1.6 miles
- Castle Howard Estate 4.8 miles
- Castle Howard Country house 5 miles
- The Walled Garden Gardens 5.1 miles
- Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 5.3 miles
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 10.8 miles
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 10.9 miles
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 13.1 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 13.5 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 14 miles
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 14.8 miles
- Star Carr Archaeological site 16 miles