Welcome to Baldersby St James

Baldersby St James is a small village located in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Thirsk and is home to a population of around 300 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Baldersby St James is the St James Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window that was designed by the famous artist, William Morris. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who are interested in history and architecture.

In addition to the church, Baldersby St James is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the Baldersby Park Estate. The estate was built in the 18th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional British food and drinks. Overall, Baldersby St James is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of North Yorkshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Queen Mary's School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Cameron	Baldersby Park Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BZ 1845575000 School Website
Alanbrooke Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keeley Ungerechts	Alanbrooke Barracks Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3SF 1845577474 School Website
Topcliffe Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Clay	School Lane Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RG 1845577412 School Website
Dishforth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Grange Close Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3LN 01845577206 School Website
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Crocker	Carlton Miniott Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4NJ 1845522088 School Website
Sharow Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Palmer	Berrygate Lane Sharow Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5BJ 01765604362 School Website
Breckenbrough School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bannister	Sandhutton Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4EN 1845587238 School Website
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Short Road Dishforth Airfield Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3DL 01423322556 School Website
Pickhill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs M White	The Green Pickhill Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4JL 01845567339 School Website
Cundall Manor School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Chris James-Roll	Cundall York North Yorkshire YO61 2RW 1423360200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 4.06 Miles

Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 10.04 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 12.41 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 13.31 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 14.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Liams Taxis Of Thirsk 07970 304050 Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RJ 2.32 Miles
1-2 Call Private Hire 01845 578866 12 Cundall Avenue, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3QF 2.42 Miles
Sharow Taxis 01765 606060 3 Orchard Close, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BE 3.94 Miles
Ed The Taxi 07866 594954 Anvil House, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HS 4.00 Miles
Syd's Taxis 07807 726583 45 Chapel Garth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HU 4.07 Miles
P And P Cars 01765 608532 34 North Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1JR 4.46 Miles
Atkinsons Taxis 01845 522473 70 Kings Meadows, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PB 4.61 Miles
Dawsons Taxi 07971 023724 Darnborough Gate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TF 4.73 Miles
A1 Cars 07710 832348 A/14 Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LF 4.73 Miles
Ripon City Market Taxis 01765 609909 Market Pl East, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1BP 4.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Topcliffe Surgery 01845 577297	The Surgery Long Street, Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RP
Dishforth Medical Centre	Dishforth Medical Centre Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3EZ
The Orchards - Bcsc	Princess Close Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HZ
Gp Extended Access - Ripon 01765 690666	North House Surgery North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL
Ripon And Masham Hub 01765 690666	North House Surgery North St Ripon HG4 1HL

Local Stores

Thirsk - Market Place
32 Market Place
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 1LB
01845 523261
Store Website
5.12 miles

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SPAR Ripon
BP Service Station
Broadway
Ripon
HG4 1HJ
01765 609572
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd
Bbp House, 14 Keld Close Barker Business Park Melmerby Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5NB 01845 578710 vets@sandhillvet.co.uk Website 1.78 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Ltd
Caxton Lodge Inspiration Way Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1TS 01845 405014 thirsk@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles

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Beningbrough Equine Veterinary Practice
18 Danum Avenue Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RU 07841 575376 beningbroughequine@gmail.com Website 4.64 miles

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Thirsk Veterinary Centre
Thirsk Rural Business Park Blakey Lane Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3AB 01845 444681 Admin@thirskvetcentre.co.uk Website 5.38 miles
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Medivet 24 Hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre
York Road Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BT 01845 522297 thirsk@medivet.co.uk Website 5.45 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Mill Farm Studley Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2QR 01765 602396 admin@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 5.63 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 7.26 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.31 miles

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 11.41 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 11.72 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Conyngham Hall Trail
Conygham Hall Trail Is A Real Treat. Riverside Walk Next To River Nidd Then Parts Woodland On Paths Or Off Trail. There Number Pathways. Conyngham Hall Business Centre Bond End Knaresborough Lancashire HG5 9AY 12.29 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 14.06 miles

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