Welcome to Shipton

Shipton is a small village located in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Howardian Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shipton is a picturesque village with a population of around 300 people. The village has a rich history, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shipton is the St. Lawrence Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Shipton is the Old Vicarage. The building dates back to the 17th century and is a Grade II listed building. The Old Vicarage is now a private residence but is still a prominent feature of the village.

Shipton is a popular destination for walkers and hikers due to its location in the Howardian Hills. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several walking trails in the area. The Howardian Hills are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and birds of prey. The village is also close to several other popular tourist destinations, including the city of York and the North York Moors National Park. Overall, Shipton is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a popular destination for visitors to North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Forest Of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Hannah Holmes	Station Lane Shipton-By-Beningbrough York North Yorkshire YO30 1AG 1904470272 School Website
Skelton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Watson	Brecksfield Skelton York North Yorkshire YO30 1YB 1904806285 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
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Simpson	The Green Nun Monkton York North Yorkshire YO26 8ER 01423330313 School Website
Wigginton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Laycock	Westfield Lane Wigginton York North Yorkshire YO32 2FZ 01904552225 School Website
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Fielding	Eastholme Drive Rawcliffe Clifton With Rawcliffe School York North Yorkshire YO30 5TA 1904806530 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
Linton On Ouse Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Davinia Pearson	Linton Woods Lane Linton-On-Ouse York North Yorkshire YO30 2BD 01347848234 School Website
Headlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Ellis	Oak Tree Lane Holly Tree Meadows Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 2YH 01904762356 School Website
Lakeside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hayes-Smith	Oakdale Road Clifton Moor York North Yorkshire YO30 4YL 1904806444 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 3.22 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 5.05 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 6.60 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 11.66 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 12.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Taxis 01904 471768 1 The Vale, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YH 1.77 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01904 471768 1 The Vale, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YH 1.77 Miles
1St Choice Chauffeurs 01904 471861 17 Fairfields Drive, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YP 1.89 Miles
Tonywaytotravel 01904 613890 14 Holyrood Drive, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5WB 2.76 Miles
Drapers Travel Experience 01904 672879 1 Manor Pk Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5UB 2.91 Miles
City Travel 01904 766366 Moor La, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2QW 3.15 Miles
Country Cabs 01904 765765 65 North Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3JP 3.33 Miles
Moor Minibus Hire 07511 563808 6 Whitley Cl, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4YB 3.54 Miles
We Valet Cars 01904 341241 265 Beckfield Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5PG 3.74 Miles
Scenic Travel 01904 407029 6 Ings Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6NU 3.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shipton By Benningbrough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beningborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Village Skelton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brickyard Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairfields Drive Skelton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Nether Poppleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rawcliffe Landing No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerton Drive Nether Poppleton Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ebor Way Nether Poppleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Wiggington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton On Ouse No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millfield Ln Nether Poppleton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Skelton (Formerly B82003001)	The Surgery Sy Giles Road Skelton York North Yorkshire YO30 1XX
The Old Forge	Poppleton Health Centre The Green Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6EQ
Haxby Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre 2 The Village Wigginton York YO32 2LL
Haxby Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre 2 The Village Wigginton York YO32 2LL
Haxby Group Practice 01904 928008	Haxby Group Practice Haxby/Wigginton Hlth Ctr. 2 The Village, Wigginton York YO32 2LL

Local Stores

Petrol Great North Way
Great North Way
Nether Poppleton
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 6RB
01904 788887
Store Website
3.02 miles

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SPAR Clifton Green
SPAR
122 Clifton
Clifton Green
York
YO30 6BQ
01904 655005
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

York Clifton Moor Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Clifton Moor Centre 4 Stirling Road York North Yorkshire YO30 4XZ 01904 690202 yorkcliftonmoor@vets4pets.com Website 3.00 miles
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Vetpartners Limited
Spitfire House Aviator Court York North Yorkshire YO30 4UZ 3.13 miles


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Tower Veterinary Group
99B The Village Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 2JH 01904 766100 vets@towervets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Minster Veterinary Practice
Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 2LU 01904 769917 haxby@minstervets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic
Northfield Lane Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6QF 01904 788840 poppleton@minstervets.co.uk Website 3.58 miles

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S T Stead
2 Plantation Drive Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 6AG 01904 782033 info@ststead.co.uk Website 3.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 4.09 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 5.83 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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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 9.04 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 9.88 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 11.59 miles

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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	16.9°C	18.1°C	9.3°C	5°C	5.2°C

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