Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
West Tanfield
In or near Londonderry.
West Tanfield — a castle in england yorkshire.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale · 8.5 km
About
West Tanfield is a named castle in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Tanfield is a village in Yorkshire, notable for its historic castle. The castle is a prominent feature of the area, reflecting the region's medieval architecture. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which includes scenic views typical of Yorkshire. The village itself offers a glimpse into rural life and local history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2142, -1.6169
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Tanfield
- Postcode
- HG4 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287476 (CC BY 4.0)
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West Tanfield
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Low Burn Bridge
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A Masham Leaf
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Galleries · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Tanfield?
- West Tanfield is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 4DW), in the parish of West Tanfield.
- What is West Tanfield?
- West Tanfield — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to West Tanfield?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG4 4DW.
- Is West Tanfield a protected site?
- Yes — West Tanfield is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Does West Tanfield charge admission?
- West Tanfield typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to West Tanfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 4DW. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.