Topcliffe
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.179, -1.395 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 39 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
Topcliffe is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, sitting in the gentle farmland of the Vale of Mowbray not far from Thirsk. The village has medieval roots – you can still see the earthworks of a motte-and-bailey castle – and it lies close to the fast-flowing River Swale, which has shaped local agriculture and occasional flood stories. The surrounding countryside is typical lowland Yorkshire, with rolling fields and easy access to the wooded Howardian Hills and larger market towns nearby.
Topcliffe retains a relaxed rural economy and community life, centred on farming, small businesses and commuters who work in neighbouring towns. An important modern feature is the nearby airfield, RAF Topcliffe, used for military training and aviation activity, which gives the area a quieter defence presence alongside its historic character. The mix of history, riverside setting and practical links to local markets makes it a quietly interesting spot in North Yorkshire.
Postcode districts covering Topcliffe
Most populated places nearby
- York 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Harrogate 14.3 miles23 km
- Yeadon 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Guiseley 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Yarm 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Northallerton 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Ripon 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Ilkley 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Knaresborough 12 miles19.4 km
- Otley 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 21.7 miles35 km
- Wetherby 17 miles27.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Asenby Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Rainton with Newby Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Rainton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Thorpefield Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Catton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dalton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cundall with Leckby Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Eldmire with Crakehill Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sowerby & Topcliffe Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Dishforth Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Baldersby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Skipton-on-Swale Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Topcliffe
YO7 3RL, YO7 3RQ, YO7 3PA, YO7 3NZ, YO7 3RW, YO7 3RU, YO7 3FS, YO7 3RJ, YO7 3RY … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 10.8 miles17.3 km
Hotels near Topcliffe Ad
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Grantham Arms 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Masons Arms 7.4 miles12 km
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Lime Tree Inn 5 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Inn South Stainley 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Aldwark Manor Estate 4 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Topcliffe
- Queen Mary's School Independent - all ages
- Topcliffe C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 4 miles6.4 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Newby Hall Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 9 miles14.4 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles20 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 14.3 miles23 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 17 miles27.4 km