Welcome to Knayton

Knayton is a small village located in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of Thirsk and 10 miles west of Northallerton. Knayton is a picturesque village with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Knayton has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Chenaietone". The village was once home to a castle, which was built in the 12th century. Today, only the earthworks of the castle remain. The village also has a beautiful church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is well worth a visit.

Knayton is a quiet and peaceful village, but there are plenty of things to see and do in the surrounding area. The village is located close to the North York Moors National Park, which is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. The nearby town of Thirsk is home to the World of James Herriot Museum, which celebrates the life and work of the famous vet and author. The town also has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great place to visit for a day out.

Local Weather

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Knayton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Clay	Stockton Road Knayton Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 4AN 1845537291 School Website
South Kilvington Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Butterworth	Stockton Road South Kilvington Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 2LR 1845523191 School Website
Thirsk Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Chandler	Hambleton Place Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1SL 01845524349 School Website
South Otterington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Amanda Gledhill	South Otterington South Otterington C Of E Primary School Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 9HD 1609776273 School Website
All Saints Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Paul Conway	Green Lane East Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1NB 1845523058 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
Sowerby Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keeley Ungerechts	Topcliffe Road Sowerby Sowerby Primary Academy Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RX 1845523037 School Website
Thirsk School And Sixth Form College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Emma Lambden	Topcliffe Road Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RZ 01845522024 School Website
Keeble Gateway Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Hope	Inspiration Way Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1TS 1845448227 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 4.25 Miles

Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 5.30 Miles

Yarm Green Lane, Yarm, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS15 9EH 14.43 Miles

Battersby Battersby, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS9 6LT 15.41 Miles

Teesside Airport Perimeter Road, Eaglescliffe, Durham, DL2 1NL 16.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B Line Taxis 07927 152949 Stockton Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2NB 2.66 Miles
Chapmans Taxis Thirsk 07960 568299 Springfield Close, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1FH 3.26 Miles
Dale Taxis Of Thirsk 01845 522745 13 Alexander Cl, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1AR 3.31 Miles
K A Taxis 07817 858077 41 Norby Est, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1BN 3.46 Miles
Prices Taxis 01845 522709 115 Norby Est, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1BL 3.52 Miles
Adm Taxi's 07593 886556 Hambleton View, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1EH 3.57 Miles
Toms Taxis 07739 392551 7 Pinfold Pl, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1BP 3.62 Miles
Atkinsons Taxis 01845 522473 70 Kings Meadows, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PB 4.50 Miles
A2b Taxis 01609 775252 2 Bramblefields, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1ST 4.90 Miles
Aar Taxis 01609 772222 62 Thirsk Rd, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1PL 4.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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St Mary's Walk Thirsk Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lambert Medical Centre 01845 523157	The Lambert Medical Ctr. 2 Chapel Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1LU
Thirsk Doctors Surgery 01845 440462	The Health Centre Chapel Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1LG
Mayford House Surgery 01609 772105	Mayford House Surgery Boroughbridge Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8AW
The Forum - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1LP
The Forum - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bullamoor Road Northallerton DL6 1LP

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Nursery Garage
Nursery Garage
York Road
Sowerby
Thirsk
YO7 3AA
01845 524572
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet 24 Hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre
York Road Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BT 01845 522297 thirsk@medivet.co.uk Website 3.87 miles
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Beningbrough Equine Veterinary Practice
18 Danum Avenue Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RU 07841 575376 beningbroughequine@gmail.com Website 4.18 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 4.30 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 4.66 miles

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D A &Amp; D T Wittrick
The Veterinary Surgery The Link Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 1DG 01609 773401 5.20 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 5.28 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cod Beck Osmotherley
Quarry Ln Northallerton Lancashire DL6 3AL 7.42 miles Sheep Wash, Osmotherley Near Northallerton.

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Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 9.11 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 14.15 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 15.16 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 17.17 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 17.24 miles Eaglescliffe

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
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