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Yarm
Use Yarm for one night or a day visit on the Tees, not as a base: the High Street, the viaduct and the riverside are one compact walk, and York or Durham is the real trip.
Yarm is a small North Yorkshire town at the tidal limit of the River Tees, with a broad Georgian High Street and a 43-arch railway viaduct. Most visitors come for a meal, a walk and a look at the viaduct, then move on. One night is enough; two if you want Preston Park and a slow lunch.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, quiet)
- Airports
- MME · NCL · LBA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Yarm999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yarm, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyYarm is a low-crime small town; the real risks are the busy A67 through the High Street, dark riverside paths after dusk…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMME Teesside International (About 5 miles west in Darlington; regular flights from Amsterdam and seasonal Mediterranean routes).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact: High Street, viaduct and riverside are all within a 15-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- Street or quick mealTaxi, Yarm station to High Street£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or church entry£0–12 (≈ US$0–16)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MME Teesside International (About 5 miles west in Darlington; regular flights from Amsterdam and seasonal Mediterranean routes) · NCL Newcastle (About 1 h 15 min by road; larger choice of flights) · LBA Leeds Bradford (About 1 h 30 min by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yarm: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact: High Street, viaduct and riverside are all within a 15-minute walk. Yarm station is on Green Lane at the south edge, about a mile from the High Street. Eaglescliffe station is north of the river and better for trains toward Darlington and Middlesbrough. Buses run from Stockton-on-Tees. Taxis: Station Cars and Infiniti Cars.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min (check)
Transpennine Express from Yarm or Eaglescliffe, change at York if needed
Walls, Minster and the railway museum; a full day.
Durham
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)
Train to Darlington, then change for Durham
Cathedral and castle; half to full day.
Door to door: About 30 min
Transpennine Express from Yarm or Eaglescliffe
Useful for the station and connections, not a sight in itself.
Northallerton
goDoor to door: About 1 h (check)
Drive the A19, or train via Eaglescliffe and Darlington (check)
Base for Mount Grace Priory and the North York Moors edge.
Door to door: 1 h 30 min–2 h
Drive A19 then A171, or train via Middlesbrough
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yarm High Street
Guesthouses and pubs on the main street; walk to everything, but traffic noise on the A67.
Eaglescliffe
North of the river, near Eaglescliffe station; quieter, better for trains north.
Crathorne
Village by the A19/A67 junction, about 10 min drive; upscale hotel, nothing else in walking distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × £100 | £100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Train from York, both ways2 × £30 · check | £60 |
| Preston Park Museum adult entry2 × £12 · 2026 estimate; check | £24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £36 |
| Trip total≈ £200 per person per day, bed included | £400≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Yarm excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Restaurant main course | £14–22 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Taxi, Yarm station to High Street | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
| Museum or church entry | £0–12 (≈ US$0–16) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The High Street is the busy A67: heavy vehicles are banned but traffic is constant, so cross with care.
- Yarm station is a platform halt with no staff; buy or collect tickets before you travel.
- Eaglescliffe station is north of the river: allow 20–25 min to walk to Yarm High Street.
- Many High Street restaurants close between lunch and dinner; check hours before you go.
- The farmers market has moved to Crathorne Hall, second Sunday of the month, 10:00–14:00.The farmers market has moved to Crathorne Hall, second Sunday of the month, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Yarm; the US, Canadian, Australian and Irish embassies are in London. Consulates-general in Edinburgh and Belfast for some countries.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yarm → York, Transpennine Express: about £15–25 (≈ US$20–35), about 1 h 15 min
- Yarm → Middlesbrough: about £4–6 (≈ US$6–8), about 30 min
- Taxi Yarm station → High Street: £5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
English is the only language you need; local phrases are the same as English.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yarm. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, quiet) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MME and NCL: last train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: High Street, the viaduct and riverside, Eaglescliffe station.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Preston Park Museum, Yarm Methodist Church, Yarm Viaduct) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit North Yorkshire
- officialNational Rail — Yarm
- officialPreston Park Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Yarm, revision 5211147 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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