Welcome to Firby

Firby is a small village located in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 2 miles east of the market town of Thirsk and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Firby has a population of around 200 people and is a peaceful and quiet place to live.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Firby Hall. The hall was built in the 17th century and is a stunning example of Jacobean architecture. The village also has a 12th-century church, St Mary's, which is a beautiful place to visit and explore. The church has a rich history and is home to several interesting features, including a Norman font and a 14th-century effigy.

Firby is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close to several nature reserves, including the North York Moors National Park. The area is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding, and there are several trails and routes to explore. The village also has a local pub, The Golden Fleece, which is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day exploring the countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Mowbray School Community Special School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hargreaves	Masham Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2SD 01677422446 School Website
Bedale High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Kelly	Fitzalan Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2EQ 01677422419 School Website
Bedale Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Turnbull	Firby Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AT 01677422401 School Website
Snape Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Ings Lane Snape Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2TF 01677470380 School Website
Thornton Watlass Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Thornton Watlass Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AH 01677422685 School Website
Crakehall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike White	The Green Crakehall Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1HP 01677422515 School Website
Aiskew Leeming Bar Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bethany Stanley	2 Leeming Lane Leeming Bar Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9AU 01677422403 School Website
Leeming And Londonderry Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael White	Roman Road Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9SG 01677422160 School Website
Burneston Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzanne Smart	Burneston Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2HX 01677423183 School Website
Aysgarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Jonathon Anderson	Newton-Le-Willows Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1TF 1677450240

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 7.69 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 9.88 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 17.29 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 17.42 Miles

Teesside Airport Perimeter Road, Eaglescliffe, Durham, DL2 1NL 18.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Proctors Taxis 01677 422932 3 Glebe Cl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EB 0.95 Miles
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd 01609 772295 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 1.08 Miles
Coopers Cabs 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 1.08 Miles
Taxis R Us 01677 424252 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 1.08 Miles
Hello Taxis And Coopers 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 1.08 Miles
Alans Taxis 01677 423543 9D Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1ED 1.14 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 4.44 Miles
Garrison Cars 01748 836666 S View, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7QH 6.54 Miles
Town Taxis 01609 772777 26 Bilsdale Cl, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8FT 7.56 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6102 2 Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 7.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Bedale Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Snape - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aiskew - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glebe House Surgery 01677 422616	Glebe House Surgery 19 Firby Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AT
Leeming Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Medical Centre Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ
Leeming Medical Centre	Leeming Medical Centre The Medical Centre Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ
Fylingdales Medical Centre	Fylingdales Medical Centre Leeming Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9NJ
Masham Branch Surgery	Market Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ

Local Stores

Bedale
3 Market Court
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 1YA
01677 422752
shop.8237@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.13 miles

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SPAR Bedale
Aiskew Garage
Aiskew
Bedale
DL8 1DD
01677424205
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Forrest House Veterinary Group
Forest House Veterinary Group 13 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF 01677 422124 gemma.gouder@forresthouse@veterinary.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
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Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Morton Veterinary Consultancy Limited
Clifton House Morton On Swale Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9RH 5.12 miles


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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Unit 1C Gaskell Close Standard Way Industrial Estate Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2YE 01609 622009 northallerton@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 8.07 miles

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Medivet - Northallerton East Road
Kebir House 17A East Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 1NP 01609 772036 northallerton.east.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 8.20 miles
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D A &Amp; D T Wittrick
The Veterinary Surgery The Link Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 1DG 01609 773401 8.22 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.86 miles

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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 10.81 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Cod Beck Osmotherley
Quarry Ln Northallerton Lancashire DL6 3AL 15.26 miles Sheep Wash, Osmotherley Near Northallerton.

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 15.51 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 15.55 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 16.17 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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