Welcome to Bishop Thornton

Bishop Thornton is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Nidd and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Bishop Thornton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

The village of Bishop Thornton has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church and the Bishop Thornton Hall, which dates back to the 17th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants that serve delicious local cuisine.

Bishop Thornton is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. The village is located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is known for its stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and picturesque villages. Visitors to Bishop Thornton can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also located close to a number of other popular tourist destinations, including Harrogate, York, and Leeds, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 0.2°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Bishop Thornton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kirkman	Colber Lane Bishop Thornton Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3JR 01423770185 School Website
Markington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Lyman	High Street Markington Ripon North Yorkshire HG3 3NR 01765677442 School Website
Ripley Endowed Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kirkman	Ripley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3AY 01423770160 School Website
Birstwith Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kirkman	Wreaks Road Birstwith Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2NJ 01423770554 School Website
Hampsthwaite Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Ross	Church Lane Hampsthwaite Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2EZ 1423771336 School Website
Belmont Grosvenor School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Mr Nathan Sadler	Swarcliffe Hall Birstwith Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2JG 1423771029 School Website
Killinghall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bassitt	Otley Road Killinghall Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2DW 01423506307 School Website
Summerbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Coates	Summerbridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 4JN 01423780446 School Website
Burton Leonard Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Wolfe	Burton Leonard Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3RW 01765677412 School Website
Darley Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Coates	Darley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2PZ 01423780234 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 5.65 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 6.12 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 6.59 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 6.88 Miles

Pannal Station Road, Pannal, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JN 7.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
3 Way Chauffeur Cars 01423 771512 15 Brookfield Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2EE 3.09 Miles
Airport And Private Hire 01423 771273 62 Hollins La, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2HH 3.33 Miles
Abbey Executive Cars 07970 617220 49 Over Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DB 4.30 Miles
Harrogate Hackney Carriage Association 01423 303030 17 Westville Oval, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3JN 4.44 Miles
A1 Executive And Airport Transfers 07951 123456 38 Norwich Dr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2TQ 4.47 Miles
A1 Cars 07710 832348 Timble Gr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2BJ 4.67 Miles
Mpv Travel 0800 781 4065 60 Southfield Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2NR 4.69 Miles
White Tiger Private Hire 01423 505369 16 Laburnum Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4EH 4.90 Miles
Maybach Travel 01423 888888 Old Stables, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2AN 4.99 Miles
A And B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 5.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thornton Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishop Thornton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shaw Mills D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raventofts Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Hob Green D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedlam Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broxholme D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Yates Bar D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Yates Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Markington D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Markington - Post-Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clint D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ripley Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sawley Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warsill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Spring Gables Surgery	Spring Gables Surgery Clint Bank Birstwith Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3AJ
Winksey Cottage, Hampsthwaite	Winksey Cottage High Street Hampstwaite Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2EU
Killinghall Medical Centre	43 Ripon Road Killinghall Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2DG
The Grange Medical Centre	The Grange Medical Centre Dacre Banks Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 4DX
Jennyfield Health Centre	Grantley Drive Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 2XT

Local Stores

Jennyfield Drive
Jenny Field Drive
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2XS
01423 566988
Store Website
4.70 miles

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SPAR Ripon
BP Service Station
Broadway
Ripon
HG4 1HJ
01765 609572
Store Website
6.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Harrogate New Park Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Oak Beck Way Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3HT 01423850850 harrogatenewpark@vets4pets.com Website 4.38 miles
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Open Wide Equine Dentistry Also Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry
Fellbeck Nr Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5EN 4.38 miles

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Medivet Harrogate Oak Beck Way
Unit 1 Oak Beck Way Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3HU 01423 561414 harrogate.oak.beck.way@medivet.co.uk Website 4.44 miles
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Crab Lane Veterinary Practice Ltd
30 Crab Lane Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3BE 01423 508945 crablanevets@btconnect.com Website 4.77 miles
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Vetdentist
Unit 2/3 Coppice Gate Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 2DR 01423 590590 info@vetdentist.co.uk Website 4.88 miles

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Yorkshire Vets Limited
Unit 2/3 Coppice Gate Harrogate Harrogate West Yorkshire HG1 2DR 0113 2698889 postmaster@yorkshirevets.co.uk Website 4.88 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.20 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 3.74 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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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 5.11 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 6.23 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Thruscross Resevoir
Amazing Walk Covering Variety Of Terrains Such As Small Beaches, Fern Bordered Paths And Fields, Great Forestry Tracks And Amazing Views.This Is An Ideal Route For Someone Who Wants To Provide Lots Of Stimulation For Their Dogs, Or Enjoys Taking Photos. Thruscross Reservoir Lancashire 7.68 miles

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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 9.02 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-3.3°C	0°C	2.4°C	3.6°C	1.5°C	0°C	-0.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	2.2°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	7°C	5.9°C	4.4°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.2°C	2°C	1.7°C	1.5°C	2.4°C	5.1°C	9°C	12°C	12.2°C	9.9°C	10.5°C	6.5°C
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