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Villages · North East England

Tanfield

In or near Crookgate Bank.

Tanfield — a village in scotland lowlands.

Path among gravestones at churchyard in Tanfield - geograph.org.uk - 6446277

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
East Tanfield · 1.0 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Tanfield is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of 1,659. The area is characterised by its rural landscape and small community atmosphere. Visitors can expect a quiet setting typical of lowland villages, with local amenities that cater to the needs of residents and occasional visitors. The village's compact size allows for easy exploration on foot.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8929, -1.7132
Parish
Stanley
Postcode
DH9 9PY
Parliamentary constituency
North Durham
Population
1,659
Nearest railway station
East Tanfield1 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Tanfield

Places to stay

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Restaurants · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tanfield?
Tanfield is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 9PY), in the parish of Stanley.
What is Tanfield?
Tanfield — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Tanfield?
The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Crookgate Bank. Drivers can use postcode DH9 9PY.
How do I get to Tanfield?
The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 9PY.