Well
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.227, -1.593 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 26 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01677 (Bedale) |
Well is a small, quiet civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, set in a gently rolling agricultural landscape. The settlement is a compact cluster of stone cottages and farm buildings framed by hedgerows and lanes, with a historic parish church and a few listed buildings giving the place a distinctly rural, low‑key character that appeals to walkers and those who enjoy the peace of the countryside.
Locally the economy revolves around farming and a handful of rural enterprises, while many residents commute to nearby market towns for work and services. Social life is modest and community‑focused, often organised around the church and village events; historically the village has medieval roots and retains features of its long agricultural past, making it representative of small North Yorkshire parishes.
Postcode districts covering Well
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 21.1 miles34 km
- Harrogate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Guiseley 24.8 miles40 km
- Yarm 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Northallerton 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Ripon 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Ilkley 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Knaresborough 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Otley 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Wetherby 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- West Tanfield Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Snape with Thorp Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Snape Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Burton-on-Yore Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- East Tanfield Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Masham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Carthorpe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- North Stainley Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Howgrave Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Firby Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Sutton with Howgrave Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Well
DL8 2QJ, DL8 2QW, DL8 2QH, DL8 2RX, DL8 2QA, DL8 2QD, DL8 2QF, DL8 2QG, DL8 2BY … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 25.1 miles40.4 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 9.5 miles15.3 km
Hotels near Well Ad
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Reubens 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Wensleydale Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Vale of York Restaurant and Rooms 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 8.1 miles13 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Newby Hall Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 18.9 miles30.4 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 19.6 miles31.5 km