Welcome to Markington

Markington is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the River Ure and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere. Markington has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Markington is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the Yorkshire Dales. The village is located just a short distance from the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. Visitors to Markington can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a village shop, and a post office.

Despite its small size, Markington has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of community groups, including a gardening club and a history society. Markington is a great place to live or visit for those who are looking for a peaceful and friendly community in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Bishop Monkton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Cowling	St John's Road Bishop Monkton Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3QW 01765677583 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
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Vickers	Quarry Moor Lane Ripon HG4 1RW 1765603481 School Website
Moorside Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Rowett	Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1SU 01765604208 School Website
Outwood Academy Ripon Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr William Pratt	Clotherholme Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2DE 01765604564 School Website
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Allen	Church Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES 01765603232 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Sanderson	Church Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES 1765602858 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 6.17 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 6.20 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 6.25 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 7.39 Miles

Pannal Station Road, Pannal, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JN 8.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mpv Travel 0800 781 4065 60 Southfield Avenue, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2NR 2.81 Miles
A And B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 3.22 Miles
A 'N' B Cars 01765 603020 Unit 2 21 North Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JY 3.22 Miles
Bobs Taxi Services 07715 992150 11 Highfield Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JZ 3.24 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01765 601792 13 Whitcliffe Gr, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JW 3.30 Miles
Radio Cars 01765 692999 14 Whitcliffe Gr, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2JW 3.30 Miles
Kenny's Taxis 07738 866643 6 Sandringham Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1SA 3.38 Miles
Snowden K Taxi Proprietor 01765 604417 63 Harrogate Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1ST 3.40 Miles
Kingdom Cabs 01765 777001 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 3.81 Miles
Kingdom Cars 07761 173461 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 3.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Raventofts Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Thornton Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bishop Thornton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Village Hall Burton Leonard D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Crossroads D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bridge D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Leonard Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ripon Spa Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Park Street Ripon HG4 2BE
Ripon Spa Surgery 01765 692366	The Surgery Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2BE
Dr Ingram & Ptrs 01765 692337	The Surgery 7-8 Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AX
North House Surgery 01765 690666	North House Surgery North House, North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL
Gp Extended Access - Ripon 01765 690666	North House Surgery North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL

Local Stores

Clotherholme Road
32 Clotherholme Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DQ
01765 602872
Store Website
3.99 miles

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SPAR Ripon
BP Service Station
Broadway
Ripon
HG4 1HJ
01765 609572
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Ripon
110A Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2SD 01765 606960 ripon@medivet.co.uk Website 2.94 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Mill Farm Studley Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2QR 01765 602396 admin@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 3.53 miles
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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 3.84 miles


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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 602396 equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk Website 3.84 miles

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Harrogate New Park Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Oak Beck Way Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 3HT 01423850850 harrogatenewpark@vets4pets.com Website 5.11 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 5.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 2.56 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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

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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 4.79 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 5.85 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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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 8.50 miles

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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 9.80 miles

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