Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Northallerton
In or near Thornton-le-Beans.
Northallerton ( nor-THAL-ər-tən) is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is near the River Wiske in the Vale of Mowbray and had a population of 16,832 in 2011. Northallerton
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Northallerton museum, the nearest railway station is Northallerton, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for the museum is DL6 1LP. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Northallerton ( nor-THAL-ər-tən) is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is near the River Wiske in the Vale of Mowbray and had a population of 16,832 in 2011. Northallerton is an administrative centre for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and North Yorkshire Council. There has been a settlement at Northallerton since Roman times. That grew in importance from the 11th century when King William II gifted land there to the Bishop of Durham, and it became an important religious centre. The Battle of the Standard fought nearby in 1138 involved the death of up to 12,000 Scots. Northallerton was an important stopping point for coaches on the road between Edinburgh and London until the arrival of the railway.
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Official information
Northallerton is the county town of North Yorkshire, historically significant as a communication hub. Visitors can explore its wide High Street filled with independent shops, cafes, and pubs, and enjoy a bustling market that operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
From the Wikipedia article
Northallerton ( nor-THAL-ər-tən) is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is near the River Wiske in the Vale of Mowbray and had a population of 16,832 in 2011. Northallerton is an administrative centre for York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and North Yorkshire Council. There has been a settlement at Northallerton since Roman times. That grew in importance from the 11th century when King William II gifted land there to the Bishop of Durham, and it became an important religious centre. The Battle of the Standard fought nearby in 1138 involved the death of up to 12,000 Scots. Northallerton was an important stopping point for coaches on the road between Edinburgh and London until the arrival of the railway.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.3408, -1.4333
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Northallerton
- Postcode
- DL6 1LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.northallertontowncouncil.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Northallerton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northallerton?
- Northallerton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL6 1LP), in the parish of Northallerton.
- What is Northallerton?
- Northallerton ( nor-THAL-ər-tən) is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is near the River Wiske in the Vale of Mowbray and had a population of 16,832 in 2011. Northallerton
- How do I get to Northallerton?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL6 1LP.
- How do I get to Northallerton?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL6 1LP.