Yarm
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Between 1974 and 1996 it was part of a new county, Cleveland, along with neighbouring Stockton-on-Tees. When that was abolished, Stockton was re-assigned to County Durham; but it still governs Yarm even though they're in separate counties.
Get in
By train
Yarm station has regular trains to Middlesbrough, York, Leeds and Manchester.Nearby links to Darlington station, and also runs a regular direct service to London.
By bus
There are limited bus services servicing Yarm though there are fairly regular routes to Stockton and Middlesbrough.Get around
Most visitors will spend their time around the High Street so transport will not be required after arriving. The High Street is quite far from the train station however, and though it can be walked transportation may be advisable. Buses are infrequent though taxis are regularly situated near Yarm Town Hall. Car parking is available on the High Street though spaces can be hard to find during busy periods.
See
Yarm ViaductViaduct that crosses the River Tees, built between 1849 and 1951.
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address: Yarm Methodist Church, Chapel Yard, Yarm, TS15 9AJOctagonal church reported to have been a favourite of John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism.
Do
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phone: +44 1642 780238address: Yarm Road, Stockton-On-Tees, TS16 0DQFull 18 hole golf course in neighboring Eaglescliffe.
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phone: +44 1642 527375address: Preston Park Museum and Grounds Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 3RHA former Georgian residence of industrial magnate Robert Ropner, Preston Hall museum contains a variety of artefacts relating to the history of Teesside, situated with expansive grounds on the banks of the River Tees. The Park also features a mock Victorian street from 1895.
Buy
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Yarm Farmers Market
address: Yarm High StreetThe town hosts a farmers market selling local produce on the second Sunday of every month. -
phone: +44 1642 790011address: 44 High St, TS15 9AEPopular 'mini-department store' established in 1854. Stocks a wide range of products including toys, gift cards, stationary, food, fashion, jewellery and household accessories.
Eat
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address: 9 Station Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees TS16 0BUHighly praised vegetarian restaurant in neighbouring Eaglescliffe that was recently named 'Best Restaurant in the UK' by The Vegetarian Society.
Drink
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address: High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
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phone: +44 1642 780048address: 24 High St, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 9AE
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The Golden Jubilee
phone: +44 1642 789555address: Healaugh Park, Yarm, Cleveland TS15 9XN -
The Pot & Glass
phone: +44 1642 651009address: Church Rd, Egglescliffe Village, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland TS16 9DQSmall village pub in Egglescliffe Village on the other side of the river. The walk up to the village gives great views over Yarm Highstreet and the River Tees.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1642 791226address: 110-112 High Street Yarm Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9AUBed and breakfast situated on Yarm High Street.
Go next
- Go north to County Durham, and especially the charming city of Durham.
- Explore Whitby and the rugged North Yorkshire coast beyond.
- York has ancient city walls and many visitor attractions.