Gainford
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.548, -1.735 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 17 16 |
| Population: | 1,133 |
Gainford is a compact village in County Durham set on the south bank of the River Tees, surrounded by the gentle countryside of Teesdale and within easy reach of Darlington. Its historic core, with stone houses, a village green and a number of listed buildings, preserves a distinctly Georgian and earlier character that makes it appealing to visitors and residents alike.
The village has medieval origins and sits close to Roman remains at Piercebridge, so history is visible in the landscape. Today the local economy mixes farming, small businesses, pubs and B&Bs, with many people commuting to nearby towns; walking, angling and riverside rambles are popular pastimes for both locals and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Gainford
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 20.8 miles
- Darlington 7.3 miles
- Hartlepool 22.4 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 16.6 miles
- Durham 17.5 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 22.9 miles
- Peterlee 21.4 miles
- Chester-le-Street 22.5 miles
- Billingham 19 miles
- Consett 21.6 miles
- Bishop Auckland 7.4 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 7.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barforth Parish 1.1 miles
- Headlam Parish 1.4 miles
- Eppleby Parish 1.7 miles
- Langton Parish 2 miles
- Piercebridge Parish 2.1 miles
- Killerby Parish 2.3 miles
- Summerhouse Parish 2.3 miles
- Caldwell Parish 2.3 miles
- Ingleton Parish 2.4 miles
- Cliffe Parish 2.4 miles
- Ovington Parish 2.7 miles
- Morton Tinmouth Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Gainford
DL2 3EF, DL2 3DN, DL2 3DF, DL2 3GB, DL2 3DU, DL2 3EJ, DL2 3DP, DL2 3EA, DL2 3DD … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 12.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 33.9 miles
- Shildon Railway Station 6.7 miles
- Heighington Railway Station 7 miles
Hotels near Gainford Ad
- George of Piercebridge 2.6 miles
- The George 3 2.6 miles
- The George Of Piercebridge 2.6 miles
- Walworth Castle Hotel 3.8 miles
- Redworth Hall Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- Walworth Castle Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Morritt Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Manor House Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Blackwell Grange Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Darlington - NORTH A1M JCT.59 3 7.3 miles
Schools in Gainford
- Gainford C of E Primary School and Preschool Primary
Local points of interest
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 4 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 4.5 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 5.4 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 7.1 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 8.5 miles
- Windlestone Country house 9.2 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles
- University of Durham University 16.3 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 19.4 miles