Welcome to Draughton

Draughton is a small village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Draughton has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was home to a number of small farms. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings.

One of the main attractions in Draughton is the village pub, The Black Horse. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and friendly atmosphere. The pub serves a range of local ales and traditional pub food, and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The village also has a number of walking and cycling routes, which take visitors through the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. Overall, Draughton is a charming and peaceful village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Embsay Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Prest	Pasture Road Embsay Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6RH 01756793426 School Website
The Boyle And Petyt Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Charity Orviss	Beamsley Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6HE 01756710378 School Website
Otley Street Community Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Flockton	Otley Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1ET 01756793075 School Website
Wharfedale Montessori School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Lord	Bolton Abbey Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6AN 1756710452
Addingham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Linda Spinks	Bolton Road Addingham Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 0NR 01943830298 School Website
Brougham Street Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Pettavel & Alison Stewart	Brougham Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2ES 01609797053 School Website
Skipton Parish Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Peberdy	Brougham Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2ES 1756793314
Greatwood Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonelle Yeoman	Pinhaw Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2SJ 1756793609 School Website
Skipton Water Street Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Anslow	Elliot Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1PE 01756793026 School Website
Bradleys Both Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Barry Rogers	Skipton Road Bradley Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9EF 1535633116 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Skipton Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT 3.46 Miles

Steeton And Silsden Station Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RY 4.70 Miles

Cononley Cononley Lane, Cononley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8HY 5.35 Miles

Ilkley Station Plaza, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HF 5.69 Miles

Ben Rhydding Station Approach, Ben Rhydding, West Yorkshire, LS29 8ET 6.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Addingham's Private Hire Tw Cars 01943 831393 64 Moor Lane, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0PR 2.30 Miles
Cooke-Cars 01943 839395 47 Bolton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0NW 2.87 Miles
Dalesman Central Taxis 01756 794444 8A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 3.11 Miles
Cj's Taxis 01756 797969 4A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PH 3.11 Miles
Star Taxis 01756 700505 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2LU 3.16 Miles
Skipton And Craven Taxis 01756 700777 11A Sackville Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2PB 3.17 Miles
202020 Taxis Skipton 01756 202020 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 3.22 Miles
Station Taxis 01756 700777 26 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NS 3.22 Miles
Milestone Taxis, Skipton 01756 802222 3 Church Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AR 3.24 Miles
Canel Taxis 01756 797666 Craven Buildings, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AP 3.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Draughton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowcroft D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halton East D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station House D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastby D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell View Embsay D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Devonshire Arms Country House D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Embsay Po Box D Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cavendish View D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lane Top D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolton Abbey Po Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moor Park Crescent D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beamsley Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorview Way D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Addingham Surgery 01943 830367	Addingham Medical Centre 151A Main St, Addingham Ilkley LS29 0LZ
Dyneley House Surgery 01756 799311	Dyneley House Surgery Newmarket Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2HZ
Dyneley House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Newmarket Street Skipton BD23 2HZ
Fisher Medical Centre	Millfields Coach Street Skipton BD23 1EU
Tall Ships Event Medical Cover 01756 790437	Unit 1 - Business Centre Snaygill Ind Estate Skipton BD23 2QR

Local Stores

Addingham
162 Main Street
Addingham
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 0LY
01943 839461
shop.8938@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.05 miles

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SPAR Skipton
42 Sackville Street
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 2PS
01756700036
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
73 Otley Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1HJ 01756 793224 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
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Ashlands Veterinary Centre
Rock Villa Cavendish Street Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2AB 01756 636999 skipton@ashlandsvets.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
27A Skipton Road Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 9LB 01535 657273 info@kingswayvets.co.uk 3.60 miles

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Medivet Silsden (East Park Vets Silsden)
74 Kirkgate Silsden Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 0PA 01535 843 843 silsden@medivet.co.uk Website 3.67 miles

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Craven Farm Vets
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton Yorkshire BD23 1UD 01756 700 940 auction@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 4.07 miles
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Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd
1 Aire Street Crosshills Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 7RT 01535 635115 info@kingswayvets.co.uk Website 4.86 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Skipton Castle Woods
The Bailey Skipton Lancashire BD23 1UA 2.88 miles

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Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 7.62 miles There Is A Small Car Park On The Upper Wood Side (Right Hand Side If You’Re Coming Directly From Grassington) It’S Difficult To Spot So Drive Slowly. If That’S Full You Can Also Park Along The Road Side By The Lower Wood Side.

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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 7.81 miles

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Grass Wood Nature Reserve
Take A Walk Around One Of The Many Trails In Grass Wood Nature Reserve, Which Has Cool Woodland And Streams For Your Dog To Enjoy! BD23 5NE 8.03 miles From The B6265 In Grassington Take Wood Lane On Your Right And Travel North. Follow This For One Mile, The Nature Reserve Lies Alongside The Grassington And Conistone Minor Road.

Dick Hudsons To Cow And Calf
Across Ilkley Moor To Cow &Amp; Calf. Dogs Are Allowed Inside Cow &Amp; Calf However Aren't At Dick Hudsons. Graincliffe House Otley Rd Bingley Lancashire BD16 3BA 8.09 miles

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Harden Moor
There Are Two Sections To Harden Moor, The Smaller Is Closer To Cullingworth, And The Larger Is Cut Off From The Other By A Road And Small Walk. Both Are Fantastic Places To Walk Dogs On Or Off-Lead, The Bigger Being Better Because It Obviously Gives Them More Freedom. Beautiful Walk With Amazing Views And Nice Scenery To Boot. Ryecroft Rd 8.84 miles

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