Welcome to Gateforth

Gateforth is a small village located in the district of Selby, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A63 road, which connects Leeds and Hull. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area. The village is also home to the Grade II listed St. Helen's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Gateforth is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Bay Horse, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a cricket club, which plays on the village green during the summer months. The village is surrounded by farmland, and there are many footpaths and bridleways in the area, making it a great place for walking and cycling.

Gateforth is located close to many popular tourist destinations in North Yorkshire. The village is just a short drive from the historic city of York, which is home to many attractions, including York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum. The village is also close to the seaside town of Scarborough, which has a beautiful beach and many attractions, including the Scarborough Castle and the Sea Life Centre. The village is also close to the North York Moors National Park, which is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hambleton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Williams	Gateforth Lane Hambleton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9HP 01757228391 School Website
Chapel Haddlesey Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Macdonald	Millfield Road Chapel Haddlesey Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8QF 01757270282 School Website
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Stanhope	Londesborough Grove Fox Lane Thorpe Willoughby Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9NX 01757703996 School Website
Kellington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Lawrence	Roall Lane Kellington Goole North Yorkshire DN14 0NY 1977661127 School Website
Brayton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Allyson Buckton	Brayton Lane Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9DZ 1757704308 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Robertson	Baffam Lane Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9AX 1757706616 School Website
Brayton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Al Moon	Doncaster Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9QS 1757707731 School Website
Selby Longmans Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Elcock	Myrtle Avenue Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9BG 01757706841 School Website
Monk Fryston Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rick Weights	Chestnut Green Monk Fryston Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 5PN 1977682388 School Website
Selby High School Specialist School For The Arts And Science Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe	Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4HT 01757703327 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitley Bridge The Maltings Industrial Estate, Doncaster Road, Whitley Bridge, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0HH 3.65 Miles

Hensall Station Road, Hensall, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0QN 3.86 Miles

Selby Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.16 Miles

South Milford Milford Road, South Milford, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AA 4.62 Miles

Sherburn-In-Elmet Oak Terrace, Sherburn-In-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6DY 4.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
D J Taxi 07825 955335 5 Field Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9PS 1.61 Miles
Toadstool Cabs 07973 828017 Middlebrook Gardens, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9SY 2.82 Miles
Roy's Taxis 01757 703057 8 Hunters Way, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AE 3.24 Miles
Air Travel Selby 01757 701717 21, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4XT 3.45 Miles
C And S Travel 07792 386051 Primrose Grove, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4XS 3.49 Miles
Thorpe Cars 01757 705756 Unit 11/Prospect Centre/Prospect Way, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8BD 3.91 Miles
Yorkshire Classic Campers 01977 680954 Bridge House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6HJ 3.99 Miles
Romantic Classic Cars 01757 270379 The Cottage, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8QT 3.99 Miles
Selby Cabs 07826 559373 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4EA 4.07 Miles
Station Cars 01757 702567 Station Rd, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gateforth Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Haddlesey Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garth Lane Hambleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Field Lane Thorpe Willoughby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hambleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fox Lane Thorpe Willoughby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burn Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Thorpe Willoughby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Haddlesey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birkin Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kellington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Barff Lane Brayton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thorpe Willoughby	12 Fox Lane Thorpe Willoughby Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9NA
Beech Tree Surgery 01757 703933	Beech Tree Surgery 68 Doncaster Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9AJ
87 Selby Road	The Surgery Eggborough Goole North Humberside DN14 0LJ
Monk Fryston Surgery 01977 683452	37 Main Street Monk Fryston Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 5EG
Selby Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Selby Leisure Centre Scott Road Selby YO8 4BL

Local Stores

Selby - Flaxley Road
Flaxley Road
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4BX
01757 700423
Store Website
3.76 miles

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SPAR AMDK Services LTD
37
Sandylands Road
Sandylands
Kendal
LA9 6EU
01757213154
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holmefield Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Brayton Lane Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9DZ 01757 705562 mail@holmefieldvets.com Website 2.81 miles
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The Dam Veterinary Centre
184 Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4JQ 01757 703401 enquiries.thedam@cvsvets.com 3.06 miles
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Selby Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C1 Three Lakes Retail Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8LY 01757 211 610 selby@vets4pets.com Website 3.71 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Selby Business Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8NB Website 3.73 miles


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Vetcare
22B Church Hill Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4PL 0800 689 3109 vetcareyork@gmail.com Website 4.12 miles

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Ridings Equine Vets
Fields Farm Butts Lane Lumby South Milfield West Yorkshire LS25 5JA 07747 771182 info@ridingsequinevets.co.uk Website 4.82 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 12.61 miles

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Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 12.76 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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The Knavesmire (York Racecourse)
This Vast, Open Grass Area Is Open To The Walking Public, Presumably When It's Not Race Day. 48 Knavesmire Cres York Lancashire YO23 1ET 13.56 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 14.01 miles

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Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 14.64 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 14.76 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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