14/06/2026
π€ Sunday Yarm Fact
π A Market Town Since 1207
Did you know? Yarm was granted its market charter by King John in 1207, establishing it as an official market town over 800 years ago.
The unusually wide High Street was deliberately designed to host markets, fairs and traders travelling from across the region. Thanks to its strategic position on the River Tees, Yarm quickly became an important centre for commerce, with goods transported by both road and river.
More than eight centuries later, Yarmβs rich heritage as a thriving market town continues to shape its character, making it one of the North Eastβs most historic and distinctive High Streets.
At the heart of this historic town sits Ridley House Apartments, offering modern serviced accommodation on Yarm High Street for corporate travellers, relocations and insurance stays.
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π 122 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9AU