Towns & cities · North East England
Startforth
Startforth — village in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Startforth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,312 people. Address: DL12 9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5407°, -1.9381°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Startforth is a village on the Pennines end of south Teesdale, England. The population of Startforth taken at the 2011 Census was 1,361. It was in the historic North Riding of Yorkshire. Along with the rest of the former Startforth Rural District, it was transferred to County Durham for administrative and ceremonial purposes on 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972. It is situated south-west of Barnard Castle, north of the River Tees. Located in the village is Deerbolt Prison, a male juveniles' prison and Young Offenders Institution.
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Background
History
The place-name 'Startforth' is first attested circa 1050, when it appears as Stretford. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Stradford. The name means 'street-ford', and refers to the paved ford by which the Roman road which passes through the village crosses the River Tees. The Roman road in question here linked the Roman forts of Bowes and Binchester. The paved ford is still visible in the bed of the river when the water is low.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5407, -1.9381
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Startforth
- Postcode
- DL12 9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Population
- 1,312
Sources
- wikidata: Q687879 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Startforth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Startforth , Holy Trinity Church - geograph.org.uk - 613301.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
HM Prison Deerbolt
Castles · 0.2 km
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Club Campsite
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
Historic pubs · 0.7 km
Barnard Castle Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Deepdale Aqueduct
Aqueducts · 0.8 km
Barnard Castle
Hill forts · 0.8 km
National Cycle Route 14
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Barnard Castle: ringwork, shell keep castle, chapel and dovecote
Literary houses · 0.8 km
Blue Bell Public House
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Teesdale
Castles · 0.9 km
Barnard Castle Rural District
Castles · 0.9 km
Wycliffe Cinema
Theatres · 0.9 km
Startforth is a village in North East England with a population of 1,312. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,312
- Constituency
- Bishop Auckland
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Things to see in Startforth
98 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Startforth →
📷 3Hill forts · North East England
Barnard Castle
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📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Barnard Castle Bridge
Barnard Castle Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · North East England
Bowes Museum
Bowes Museum — art museum in Barnard Catle, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Romald
Church of St Romald — church in Romaldkirk, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3📷 3Aqueducts · North East England
Deepdale Aqueduct
Deepdale Aqueduct — aqueduct in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · North East England
Egglestone Abbey
Egglestone Abbey is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North East England
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · North East England
Percy Myre Rock
Percy Myre Rock is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Holy wells · North East England
Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum
Terrace Walls And Steps, And Heraldic Beasts, To South Of Bowes Museum — Grade I listed wall in County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · North East England
The Witham
The Witham is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Cathedrals · North East England
Egglestone Abbey
Egglestone Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Theatres · North East England
Victoria Hall Cinema
Victoria Hall Cinema in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North East England
Wycliffe Cinema
Wycliffe Cinema in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North East England
Silver Swan (automaton)
The Silver Swan is an automaton dating from the 18th century and now housed in the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham, England. It was acquired by John Bowes, the museum's founder,
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Teesdale
Teesdale in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North East England
Lartington Hall
Lartington Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North East England
Lartington railway station
Lartington railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
National Cycle Route 14
National Cycle Route 14 in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · North East England
Startforth Rural District
Startforth Rural District in England North East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Castles · North East England
HM Prison Deerbolt
HM Prison Deerbolt in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Club Campsite
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Club Campsite — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Barnard Castle Bridge
Barnard Castle Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Aqueducts · North East England
Deepdale Aqueduct
Deepdale Aqueduct — aqueduct in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · North East England
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is a hill fort in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Startforth
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Club Campsite
Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Club Campsite — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Pecknell Farm Caravan Site
Pecknell Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Bowfield Farm Camping and Caravaning
Bowfield Farm Camping and Caravaning — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Marwood Caravan Park
Marwood Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Hetherick Caravan Park
Hetherick Caravan Park — a campsite in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Blue Bell Public House
Blue Bell Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Turk's Head Public House
Turk's Head Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Cricketers' Arms Public House
Cricketers' Arms Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Startforth?
- Startforth is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9), in the parish of Startforth.
- What is Startforth?
- Startforth — village in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Startforth?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9.
- Is Startforth a protected site?
- Yes — Startforth is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Startforth free to visit?
- Yes, Startforth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Startforth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.