Welcome to Spofforth

Spofforth is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the River Crimple and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Spofforth is known for its historic castle, which was built in the 13th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The castle was once home to the powerful Percy family and played an important role in the Wars of the Roses.

In addition to its castle, Spofforth is also home to several other historic buildings, including the Church of St. Michael and All Angels. The church dates back to the 12th century and features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink.

Spofforth is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to the nearby towns of Harrogate and Wetherby. Overall, Spofforth is a charming and picturesque village, steeped in history and surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Spofforth Church Of England Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Rebecca Holland
School Lane
Spofforth
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1BA
01937590655
School Website
Follifoot Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Rebecca Holland
Main Street
Follifoot
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1DU
01423872580
School Website
Sicklinghall Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Zoe Ellis
Main Street
Sicklinghall
Wetherby
North Yorkshire
LS22 4BD
01937582494
School Website
All Saints Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Amber Andrews
Main Street
Kirkby Overblow
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1HD
1423872491
School Website
Deighton Gates Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Hawes
Deighton Road
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 7XL
01937584359
School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Wetherby
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Louise Milivojevic
Barley Fields Road
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6PR
01937582163
School Website
Crossley Street Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Gavin Hirst
Crossley Street
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6RT
01937520301
School Website
Hookstone Chase Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Joe Cooper
Hookstone Chase
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 7DJ
1423886026
School Website
St James Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs David Roundtree
Hallfield Lane
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6JS
01937583379
School Website
Wetherby High School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs S Jefferson
Hallfield Lane
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6JS
01937522500
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hornbeam Park
Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT
3.41 Miles
Pannal
Station Road, Pannal, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JN
3.51 Miles
Starbeck
High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA
3.79 Miles
Knaresborough
Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA
3.91 Miles
Harrogate
Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE
4.53 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Deighton Cars
01937 589192
Deighton Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7UY
2.66 Miles
Wetherby Cars
01937 583970
15 The Moorlands, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6TA
3.08 Miles
Calcaria Taxis And Mini-Buses
01937 835205
19 Market Pl, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6LQ
3.08 Miles
Elite Licence Private Hire
01937 589589
Unit 1C/York Rd Ind Est/York Rd, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7SU
3.09 Miles
Harrogate Taxi 71
07950 173630
Ldc Offices, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7DB
3.28 Miles
Airport Transfers Harrogate
07950 173630
Spa House/Hookstone Pk, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7DB
3.28 Miles
Association Taxis
01423 303030
Ldc Offices Spa House Hookstone Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7DB
3.28 Miles
Compass Long Distance Travel
07710 398839
16 Main Avenue Shaws Trailer Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7NL
3.70 Miles
Knaresborough Private Hire
01423 550027
19 Dentdale Dr, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BE
3.78 Miles
Tarnys Cars
07751 719444
19 Dentdale Dr, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BE
3.78 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Spofforth Po
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Castle St D
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Spofforth Station D
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Haggs Farm D
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Plompton
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Sicklinghall
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Follifoot Po
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North Deighton
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Little Ribston Po
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School House Terrace
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Kirk Deighton
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Chatsworth Drive
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Rudding Park D
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Follifoot Ridge
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Barrowby Lane D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Leeds Road Practice
01423 566636
Castle Street
Spofforth
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1AP
Yorkshire Event Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Hall 2
Great Yorkshire Showground
Railway Road
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
Yorkshire Event Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Hall 2
Great Yorkshire Showground
Railway Road
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
New Medical Centre
01937 543200
Crossley Street Surgery
Crossley Street
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6RT
Wetherby Surgery
01937 585669
Wetherby Surgery
Hallfield Lane
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6JS
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Local Stores

Ainsty Road Wetherby
51-55 Ainsty Road
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 7QS
01937 581419
shop.8284@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.57 miles
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SPAR Euro Garage Woodlands
135 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7AA
01423886252
Store Website
3.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sandbeck Veterinary Centre
Unit 8
Erivan Park
Sandbeck Way
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 7DN
01937 228780
enquiries@sandbeckvets.co.uk
Website
3.10 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Harrogate Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1
Hookstone Park
Hookstone Chase
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 7DB
01423 886 666
harrogate@vets4pets.com
Website
3.30 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Tower Veterinary Group
61 Wetherby Road
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 8LH
01423 866594
admin@towervets.co.uk
Website
3.34 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Parkhill Vets Ltd
Parkhill Veterinary Surgery
Walton Road
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 5DZ
01937 582 025
Website
3.68 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Forest House Vets Ltd
29 York Place
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 0AD
01423 862 121
office@fhvets.co.uk
Website
3.69 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Harrogate Vet
65 Leeds Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 8BE
01423 637333
info@theharrogatevet.co.uk
Website
3.86 miles
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Open at weekends

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Local Dog Walks

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
2.74 miles

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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
4.15 miles

Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave
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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
5.13 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.
Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane.
Harrogate Rd Wike Lane
5.41 miles

Location
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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
7.70 miles

This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.
Location
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Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens.
LS8 2HH
8.19 miles

Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.
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