West Tanfield
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.206, -1.589 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 26 78 |
| Population: | 293 |
West Tanfield is a compact village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, sitting on the south bank of the River Ure a short distance from Masham. The settlement retains a strong historic feel with stone houses and narrow lanes, and the parish includes the former quarry and wetlands at Nosterfield, which is well regarded for its birdlife and interesting geology.
The local economy remains largely agricultural but has a steady trickle of rural tourism - walkers, birdwatchers and visitors to nearby breweries in Masham - and a lively community spirit centred on the village hall and local events. The surrounding landscape links into the edges of the Yorkshire Dales, with nearby historic features such as the deserted medieval site of East Tanfield adding extra interest.
Postcode districts covering West Tanfield
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 22.6 miles
- Harrogate 14.9 miles
- Yeadon 23.7 miles
- Guiseley 23.4 miles
- Yarm 22.5 miles
- Northallerton 11.3 miles
- Ripon 5.3 miles
- Ilkley 21.5 miles
- Knaresborough 14.4 miles
- Otley 21.2 miles
- Skipton 24.6 miles
- Wetherby 20.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Tanfield Built-up area 0 miles
- Well Parish 1.5 miles
- East Tanfield Parish 1.7 miles
- North Stainley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Burton-on-Yore Parish 2.3 miles
- North Stainley with Sleningford Parish 2.4 miles
- Azerley Parish 2.9 miles
- Grewelthorpe Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Sutton with Howgrave Parish 3 miles
- Norton Conyers Parish 3 miles
- Masham Built-up area 3 miles
- Howgrave Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in West Tanfield
HG4 5LH, DL8 2RJ, DL8 2RZ, HG4 5JT, DL8 2QY, HG4 5JH, HG4 5LG, DL8 2QS, HG4 5JN … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 21.9 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 23.7 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 8.9 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 10.6 miles
Hotels near West Tanfield Ad
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 3.5 miles
- Swinton Park Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection 3 2.9 miles
- Kings Head Masham by Greene King Inns 3 2.9 miles
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 5.4 miles
- The Reubens 6.9 miles
- The Masons Arms 8.8 miles
- The Inn South Stainley 4 9.9 miles
- Vale of York Restaurant and Rooms 8.8 miles
Schools in West Tanfield
- St Nicholas C of E Primary School, West Tanfield Primary
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 8.8 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 11.1 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 16.5 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 17 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 19 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 19.1 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 19.8 miles