Topcliffe
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.188, -1.381 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 40 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
Topcliffe is a small village and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, sitting close to the north bank of the River Swale and only a few miles north of Thirsk. Its position near main routes such as the A1(M) makes it a quiet rural hub with relatively easy commuter links to larger towns while retaining a strong village feel.
The settlement has medieval roots, with earthwork remains of a motte-and-bailey castle and an historic parish church reflecting its long history. The local economy remains largely agricultural with small businesses and services serving the surrounding countryside; nearby RAF Topcliffe and other military training facilities also leave a visible imprint on the landscape and local activity. The parish attracts walkers and those seeking a rural base with convenient road links.
Postcode districts covering Topcliffe
Most populated places nearby
- York 19.9 miles
- Darlington 24.8 miles
- Harrogate 15.1 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.6 miles
- Yarm 21.6 miles
- Northallerton 10.9 miles
- Ripon 7 miles
- Knaresborough 12.8 miles
- Otley 23.3 miles
- Ingleby Greenhow 20.9 miles
- Wetherby 17.6 miles
- Haxby 17.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Topcliffe Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Asenby Parish 1.2 miles
- Thorpefield Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Dalton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Sowerby & Topcliffe Ward 1.8 miles
- Catton Parish 2 miles
- Rainton with Newby Parish 2.2 miles
- Eldmire with Crakehill Parish 2.3 miles
- Rainton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Carlton Miniott Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Cundall with Leckby Parish 2.7 miles
- Sowerby Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Topcliffe
YO7 3ED, YO7 3EW, YO7 3EQ, YO7 3RX, YO7 3EU, YO7 3RU, YO7 3RT, YO7 3RS, YO7 3ET … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 22.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 2.8 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 10.3 miles
Hotels near Topcliffe Ad
- The Bay Horse Country Inn 4 2.5 miles
- The Swan 0.7 miles
- Old Oak Tree 5 4.5 miles
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Thirsk 3 2.1 miles
- Kings Arms 4 3.4 miles
- Morndyke Shepherds' Huts 3.5 2.7 miles
- The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire 3 6.4 miles
- The Kings Arms 3 3.4 miles
- The Black a Moor Inn 3 6 miles
Schools in Topcliffe
- Topcliffe C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 3.2 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 7 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 8.5 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 9.8 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 11.6 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 12.8 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 13.1 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 13.6 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 15.4 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 17.2 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 17.5 miles