Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Barnard Castle is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,344. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 5,344 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.5415°, -1.9190° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.0 inches (966 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,344. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5415°N, 1.9190°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Barnard Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Barnard Castle
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Prep School | - | - | - | - |
| Barnard Castle School | - | - | - | - |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | - | - | - | - |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barnard Castle
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC |
Museums in Barnard Castle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Museum | ||||
| Green Howards Museum | ||||
| Richmond Castle Museum | ||||
| Richmondshire Museum | ||||
| Swaledale Museum | ||||
| The Bishops | ||||
| The Bowes Museum |
Libraries in Barnard Castle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Auckland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catterick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fitzhugh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornborough Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Willington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolsingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodhouse Close Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barnard Castle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton-In-Teesdale Auction Mart |
Hotels in Barnard Castle
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barnard Castle
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barnard Castle
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Barnard Castle
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Barnard Castle
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Barnard Castle
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Barnard Castle
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barnard Castle
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barnard Castle
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Barnard Castle
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Barnard Castle
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barnard Castle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Brewing Co | ||||
| Mithril | ||||
| Richmond Brewery shop | ||||
| Wensleydale Brewery | ||||
| Yorkshire Dales Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Barnard Castle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barnard Castle
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yorkshire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barnard Castle
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barnard Castle
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Barnard Castle Christian Fellowship | |
| Barnard Castle Methodist Church | |
| Cemetery chapel | |
| Influence Church | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | |
| Saint Mary's Church |
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What is the population of Barnard Castle?
Barnard Castle has a population of 5,344 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barnard Castle?
Barnard Castle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.
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