Barnard Castle
Built-up area in County Durham, DL12, England
| Coordinates: | 54.548, -1.915 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 05 16 |
| Population: | 7,040 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 |
Barnard Castle is a compact market town in County Durham, England, named for the striking 12th‑century fortress whose ruins perch above a wooded limestone gorge on the River Tees. The castle and the dramatic riverside setting give the town a strong sense of history and make it a popular base for walkers and photographers, while the town centre retains Georgian streets, independent shops and a weekly market.
The town is home to the notable Bowes Museum, with a surprising collection of European art and the famous Silver Swan automaton, and its local economy leans on tourism, farming and small‑scale retail. Close to scenic Teesdale and attractions such as High Force, Barnard Castle combines accessible countryside with a lively community atmosphere and regular cultural events.
Postcode districts covering Barnard Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 14.5 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 23.8 miles
- Durham 21.3 miles
- Consett 21.4 miles
- Bishop Auckland 11.7 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 14.2 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.9 miles
- Stanley 23.8 miles
- Yarm 22.9 miles
- Spennymoor 16.6 miles
- Northallerton 24 miles
- Catterick Garrison 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Startforth Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 1.3 miles
- Westwick Parish 1.5 miles
- Marwood Parish 1.8 miles
- Rokeby Parish 2.2 miles
- Streatlam and Stainton Parish 2.3 miles
- Boldron Parish 2.4 miles
- Brignall Parish 2.7 miles
- Lartington Parish 2.8 miles
- Whorlton Parish 3.1 miles
- Cotherstone Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Scargill Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Barnard Castle
DL12 8LW, DL12 8NZ, DL12 8NR, DL12 8BE, DL12 8BJ, DL12 8HS, DL12 8DY, DL12 8LT, DL12 8FA … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 19.6 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 35 miles
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 12.1 miles
- Shildon Railway Station 12.4 miles
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Schools in Barnard Castle
- Barnard Castle School Independent - all ages
- Green Lane C of E Primary School Primary
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Primary
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form Secondary
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 1.1 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 2.3 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 5.4 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 9.1 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 13.7 miles
- Windlestone Country house 14.7 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles
- Old Park Country house 15.4 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.5 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 17.9 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles