Towns & cities · North East England
Eaglescliffe
Eaglescliffe — village in County Durham.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Allens West · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eaglescliffe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 10,449 people. Address: TS16. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham". Coordinates: 54.5200°, -1.3500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Eaglescliffe is a village in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England. It is in the civil parish of Egglescliffe. The village was formerly known as Eaglescliffe Junction, being formed around a railway station. In 2011, the Office for National Statistics had the area as Yarm's built-up area.
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Background
History
The village's name is thought to be derived from a misspelling of the name of the nearby village of Egglescliffe meaning a church on a hill. A common myth on the name change is that in Victorian times the sign for the new railway station turned up incorrect after the signwriter thought that Egglescliffe was a mistake and altered it. The Stockton and Darlington Railway passed through the grounds of Preston Hall in Eaglescliffe, and on the opening day, 27 September 1825, there was a famous race between a stagecoach travelling down Yarm Road, and the Locomotion No. 1. The Cleveland Bay pub was opened, then named the New Inn, on 17 October 1825. It was built for Thomas Meynell, the chairman of…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5200, -1.3500
- District
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Parish
- Egglescliffe
- Postcode
- TS16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockton West
- Population
- 10,449
- Nearest railway station
- Allens West — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1612793 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eaglescliffe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Station Road, Eaglescliffe Including The Waiting Room - geograph.org.uk - 105383.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Yarm Depots railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Egglescliffe School
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Eaglescliffe & Preston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Egglescliffe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
St John the Baptist, Egglescliffe
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Egglescliffe
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Egglescliffe The Devils Hill
Castles · 0.9 km
Allens West railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Yarm Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Yarm Distillery Ltd
Distilleries · 1.0 km
Eaglescliffe railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
The Ketton Ox Public House
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Eaglescliffe is a town located in North East England with a population of 10,449. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 10,449
- Constituency
- Stockton West
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Things to see in Eaglescliffe
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Preston Park, Stockton-on-Tees
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Preston Pipe Bridge
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Yarm Distillery Ltd
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Eaglescliffe railway station
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Egglescliffe School
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Allens West railway station
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Teesside Small Gauge Railway
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Preston Park Museum
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Old Coatham Bridge
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Eaglescliffe & Preston War Memorial
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Ingleby Barwick Memoral Stone
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GNAAS Statue
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📷 5Museums · North East England
Preston Hall, Preston-on-Tees
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Nearby
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Yarm Depots railway station
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Egglescliffe School
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Eaglescliffe & Preston War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Egglescliffe War Memorial
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St John the Baptist, Egglescliffe
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Where to eat & stay near Eaglescliffe
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · North East England
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
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📷 5Restaurants · North East England
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eaglescliffe?
- Eaglescliffe is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS16), in the parish of Egglescliffe.
- What is Eaglescliffe?
- Eaglescliffe — village in County Durham.
- How do I get to Eaglescliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Allens West, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS16.
- Is Eaglescliffe free to visit?
- Yes, Eaglescliffe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eaglescliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Allens West, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS16.