Stokesley
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.47, -1.188 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 52 08 |
| Population: | 4,757 |
Stokesley is a compact market town in North Yorkshire, England, sitting on the rural fringe of the North York Moors and the Hambleton Hills. Its historic centre around a small market square, Georgian and Victorian buildings and old coaching‑inns gives it a very attractive, villagey feel, while its location within easy driving distance of Middlesbrough and Teesside means it also serves as a base for people commuting to bigger towns.
Stokesley has long been tied to agriculture and local trade, still showing that heritage in regular markets and an annual agricultural show; today the economy mixes independent shops, cafés and pubs with farming and commuter households. The town retains a lively community spirit with sports clubs, local events and arts activities, making it popular with families, walkers and anyone wanting a quieter North Yorkshire lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Stokesley
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 6.4 miles
- Darlington 15.3 miles
- Hartlepool 13.7 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 8.8 miles
- Redcar 10.5 miles
- Peterlee 21 miles
- Billingham 9.8 miles
- Bishop Auckland 23.4 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 18.6 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 6.5 miles
- Yarm 6.8 miles
- Spennymoor 23 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kirkby Parish 1.4 miles
- Great and Little Broughton Parish 1.9 miles
- Great Busby Parish 2 miles
- Great Broughton Built-up area 2 miles
- Seamer Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Newby Parish 2.2 miles
- Little Ayton Parish 2.3 miles
- Little Busby Parish 2.5 miles
- Great Ayton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Skutterskelfe Parish 2.6 miles
- Rudby Parish 3.1 miles
- Easby Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Stokesley
TS9 5FU, TS9 5HZ, TS9 5PS, TS9 5FA, TS9 5AH, TS9 5AW, TS9 5JZ, TS9 5AP, TS9 5DX … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 10.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 44.1 miles
- Great Ayton Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Battersby Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels in Stokesley Ad
Schools in Stokesley
- Stokesley Primary Academy Primary
- Stokesley School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 5.6 miles
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles
- Wilton Castle Estate 7.6 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 7.9 miles
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- Redcar Beach Beach 11.3 miles
- Danby Castle Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Teesport Harbour 12.4 miles
- Seaton Snook Hill 12.5 miles
- Handale Priory Historic site 13.1 miles
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 13.1 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles