Neasham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Neasham |
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 Neasham
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| Population | 376 (Including Sockburn. 2011) |
| OS grid reference | NZ329104 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode district | DL2 |
| Police | Durham |
| Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Neasham is a small village in County Durham, England. It's located about four miles southeast of the town of Darlington.
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Exploring Neasham's Location
Neasham is special because it sits right on the banks of the River Tees. This river acts as a natural border between two counties: County Durham and North Yorkshire.
For a long time, this spot on the River Tees was an important crossing point. It was part of a major road heading north. It was also where important bishops would cross into County Durham, which was once known as the "Land of the Prince Bishops."
The village of Neasham has one main street called Teesway. This street runs from west to east for about half a mile. There are also a few smaller roads branching off with houses along them.
Fun Activities in Neasham
In the summer, many visitors come to Neasham to enjoy the outdoors. The River Tees is perfect for activities like canoeing and fishing. People also enjoy cycling and horseriding in the area around the village.
Exciting Village Events
Neasham is known for its fun community events, though some have changed over time.
Bonfire Night Celebrations
For many years, Neasham held a huge bonfire on the playing field next to the river. Local people would start collecting branches and old furniture as early as September to build the bonfire.
This event also included a fireworks display. However, the bonfire and fireworks stopped in 2009. This was mainly due to the very high cost of insurance needed to hold such a large event safely.
The Ducky Derby Race
Another popular event in Neasham is the "Ducky Derby." For this race, people buy plastic ducks, each with a number. All the ducks are then released into the River Tees at the same time.
The goal is for your duck to be the first one to float across the finish line. The owner of the winning duck gets a prize!
