Welcome to Murton

Murton is a small village located in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the city of York and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Murton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Murton is the St. Catherine's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Murton is the Murton Park, which is a living history museum that showcases life in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. The park features a number of historic buildings, including a blacksmith's forge, a schoolhouse, and a working farm.

Murton is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, and residents often come together to organize events and activities. One of the most popular events in Murton is the annual village fete, which features live music, food stalls, and games for all ages. Overall, Murton is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 2°C

Feels Like: -4.3°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunnington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Hancy	Pear Tree Lane Dunnington York North Yorkshire YO19 5QG 1904552910 School Website
Applefields School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Adam Booker	Bad Bargain Lane York North Yorkshire YO31 0LW 01904553900 School Website
Osbaldwick Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Brown	The Leyes/The Lane Osbaldwick York North Yorkshire YO10 3AX 1904806429 School Website
St Aelred's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hughes	Fifth Avenue York North Yorkshire YO31 0QQ 1904806075 School Website
Archbishop Holgates School A Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Daly	Hull Road York North Yorkshire YO10 5ZA 01904411341 School Website
Hempland Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Innes	Whitby Avenue Stockton Lane York North Yorkshire YO31 1ET 1904806506 School Website
Badger Hill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Whittingham	Crossways Badger Hill York North Yorkshire YO10 5JF 1904806480 School Website
Lord Deramores Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Rourke	Heslington York North Yorkshire YO10 5EE 01904553890 School Website
Heworth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon White	53 Heworth Road York North Yorkshire YO31 0AA 1904806330 School Website
Tang Hall Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johanna Slack	Sixth Avenue York North Yorkshire YO31 0UT 1904806515 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 3.39 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 5.60 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 11.31 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 12.57 Miles

Selby Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 12.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lrs Chauffeur Hire 07747 571050 5 Hill View, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 1HZ 1.23 Miles
Arrow Cars 01904 415151 60 Crossways, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5JQ 1.54 Miles
Arrow Taxi 01904 415151 Crossways, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5JQ 1.54 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis 07860 646999 71 Crossways, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5HT 1.63 Miles
Wheelchair Taxis York 07860 646999 71 Crossways, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5HT 1.63 Miles
Heworth Minibuses Ltd. 01904 422206 8 Elmpark Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 1DT 1.85 Miles
Executive 1 Chauffeur Services Limited Of York 07887 513183 Tandem Place, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3LX 2.00 Miles
A N D Taxis 01904 424646 G7 The Raylor Centre, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3DW 2.35 Miles
A-Team Taxis 01904 643111 2A Mill Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7TE 2.35 Miles
Alton Cars 01904 717100 James Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3WW 2.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Murton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grimston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osbaldwick Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tranby Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farndale Avenue Osbaldwick Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunnington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burnholme Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galtres Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashley Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badger Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Intake Avenue Dunnington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodricke College Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopgrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penyghent Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Myhealth - Dunnington Surgery	Petercroft Lane Dunnington York North Yorkshire YO19 5NQ
Dunnington	White Surgery 37 Common Road The Green Dunnington North Yorkshire YO19 5NG
Unity Health 01904 754900	Kimberlow Hill Surgery Kimberlow Rise York North Yorkshire YO10 5LA
Priory Medical Group - Tang Hall Lane Surgery	190 Tang Hall Lane York North Yorkshire YO10 3RL
Stockton On Forest	The Surgery 36 The Village Stockton On Forest York North Yorkshire YO32 9UQ

Local Stores

Tang Hall Lane
143-145 Tang Hall Lane
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 3SD
01904 410362
Store Website
1.66 miles

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SPAR Bad Bargain Lane
SPAR
125 Bad Bargain Lane
Heworth
York
YO31 0PF
01904 415891
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Holmefield Farm Services Ltd
Old Station Yard Murton York North Yorkshire YO19 5UF 01904 481490 pauline@hfsvets.com 0.42 miles

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Veterinary Meds On Line Ltd
Old Station Yard Murton York North Yorkshire YO19 5UF 0.42 miles


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Westpoint Group Trading Ltd - Murton
The Livestock Market Murton York North Yorkshire YO19 5GF 1904 486712 Ashley.marshall@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 0.46 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Unit 3 The Steading Holtby Manor Dunnington York North Yorkshire YO19 5LL 01904 481637 york@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 0.81 miles

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York Vets4pets Ltd
Turner Close York North Yorkshire YO31 9FD 2.56 miles


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Birchwood Veterinary Practice
Main Street Gate Helmsley York North Yorkshire YO41 1NF 01759 373611 care@birchwoodvet.co.uk Website 2.75 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 2.07 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 3.25 miles

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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 3.76 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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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 3.85 miles

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Beningbrough Hall
A Fantastic Circular, River Walk With Views Across The Parkland And To The Hall, Taking In The River, Woodlands And The Wider Estate. YO30 1DD 8.93 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 11.08 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	2.4°C	3.6°C	1.5°C	0°C	-0.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

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Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	2.2°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	7°C	5.9°C	4.4°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

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