Welcome to Rufforth

Rufforth is a small village located in the district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles west of York and has a population of around 1,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Rufforth is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. Visitors can also explore the nearby Rufforth Airfield, which was used during World War II and is now home to a number of aviation-related businesses.

Rufforth is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with regular bus services to York and other nearby towns. Overall, Rufforth is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 18.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rufforth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jill Richards	Wetherby Road Rufforth York North Yorkshire YO23 3QF 1904806222 School Website
Long Marston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Elisabeth Mellor	Angram Road Long Marston York North Yorkshire YO26 7LR 01904738352 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Moss	Askham Richard York North Yorkshire YO23 3PD 01904552540 School Website
Westfield Primary Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lamara Taylor	Askham Lane Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 3HP 01904555295 School Website
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Estelle O'hara	Main Street Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6JT 01904795930 School Website
York High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rod Sims	Cornlands Road York North Yorkshire YO24 3WZ 1904806600 School Website
Askham Bryan College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Dr Tim Whitaker	Askham Bryan York North Yorkshire YO23 3FR 1904772277 School Website
Manor Church Of England Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Mastin	Millfield Lane Nether Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6PA 01904798722 School Website
Carr Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Flatters	Ostman Road Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 5QA 01904565140 School Website
Carr Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kerr	Ostman Road Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 5QA 1904798996 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 2.30 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 4.12 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 5.73 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 6.96 Miles

Church Fenton Station Road, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RA 8.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B C Blue Circle Taxis Ltd 01904 638787 Brackenhill, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3QY 2.29 Miles
A1 Taxis 01904 690690 Brackenhill, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3QY 2.29 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01904 797777 Brackenhill, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3QY 2.29 Miles
Air Exec York 01904 789003 36 Melwood Grove, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5RF 2.38 Miles
Airexec York 01904 789003 36 Melwood Grove, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5RF 2.38 Miles
Ring Road 8 Seater Travel 0845 349 4547 159 Cornlands Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3ED 2.43 Miles
We Valet Cars 01904 341241 265 Beckfield Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5PG 2.60 Miles
City And Country Travel 01904 700004 53 North Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 2NS 3.29 Miles
Platinum Vip Chauffeurs 07775 435503 7 Segrave Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4UD 3.31 Miles
Cop Cars At A R H 01904 701342 16 Homefield Close, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 3RU 3.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rufforth Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hessay Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Angram Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butt Hedge Long Marston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tockwith Road Marston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knapton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northminster Business Park Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Northminster Business Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Askham Richard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapelfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Askham Bryan Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunnyside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fellbrook Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poppleton Green Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Old Forge	Poppleton Health Centre The Green Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6EQ
Gale Farm Surgery	109-119 Front Street Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 3BU
Priory Medical Group 01904 404100	Priory Medical Centre Cornlands Road, Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 3WX
Front Street Surgery 01904 794141	The Surgery 14 Front Street, Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 3BZ
Nimbuscare 01904 943690	Community Care Centre Acomb Garth, 2 Oak Rise York North Yorkshire YO24 4LJ

Local Stores

Beckfield Lane
127 Beckfield Lane
Acomb
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 5PW
01904 798431
shop.8525@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.48 miles

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SPAR Clifton Green
SPAR
122 Clifton
Clifton Green
York
YO30 6BQ
01904 655005
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic
Northfield Lane Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6QF 01904 788840 poppleton@minstervets.co.uk Website 2.09 miles

Animals Treated
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Tower Veterinary Group
42 York Road Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 4LZ 01904 798746 vets@towervets.co.uk Website 2.89 miles
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Green Vets
71 Green Lane Acomb York North Yorkshire YO24 3DJ 01904 393 393 hello@thegreenvets.uk Website 2.90 miles
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S T Stead
2 Plantation Drive Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 6AG 01904 782033 info@ststead.co.uk Website 2.96 miles
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Rspca York, Harrogate And District Branchnorth &Amp; East Yorkshire
The York Rspca Animals Home Landing Lane Clifton York North Yorkshire YO26 4RH 01904 654949 3.36 miles

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Minster Veterinary Practice
Copmanthorpe York North Yorkshire YO23 3SH 01904 705701 copmanthorpe@minstervets.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 4.58 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 6.27 miles

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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 8.40 miles

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Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 8.46 miles

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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 9.47 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-12.8°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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