Welcome to Thornton Steward

Thornton Steward is a small village located in the district of Richmondshire, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic buildings.

One of the most notable buildings in Thornton Steward is the St. Oswald's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Thornton Steward is the village pub, The Buck Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of local ales and home-cooked food. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and enjoy the village atmosphere. Overall, Thornton Steward is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 11.6°C

Wind: 24.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Aysgarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Jonathon Anderson	Newton-Le-Willows Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1TF 1677450240
Spennithorne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR 01969623474 School Website
Hunton And Arrathorne Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samuel Donaldson	Hunton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1QB 01677450342 School Website
Middleham Church Of England Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Park Lane Middleham North Yorkshire DL8 4QX 01969623592 School Website
Thornton Watlass Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Thornton Watlass Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AH 01677422685 School Website
Leyburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Beveridge	Wensleydale Avenue Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SD 1969623187 School Website
Crakehall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike White	The Green Crakehall Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1HP 01677422515 School Website
The Wensleydale School And Sixth Form Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Polley	Richmond Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HY 01969622244 School Website
Masham Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Lawson-Ross	1 Millgate Market Place Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4EG 01765689200 School Website
Mowbray School Community Special School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hargreaves	Masham Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2SD 01677422446 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 12.15 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 14.95 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 18.16 Miles

North Road Station Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 6ST 18.98 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 19.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 3.37 Miles
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 3.70 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 4.45 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 5.09 Miles
Hello Taxis And Coopers 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 5.47 Miles
Taxis R Us 01677 424252 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 5.47 Miles
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd 01609 772295 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 5.47 Miles
Coopers Cabs 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 5.47 Miles
Alans Taxis 01677 423543 9D Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1ED 5.48 Miles
Proctors Taxis 01677 422932 3 Glebe Cl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EB 5.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thornton Steward Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hutton Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Finghall - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookwith Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellingstring Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Akebar Caravan Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Witton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Constable Burton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Yard Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thirn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Ellington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Le Willows - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spennithorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Lodge Clifton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gp Extended Hours Service 2 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Leyburn Medical Practice 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Masham Branch Surgery	Market Street Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4DZ
Glebe House Surgery 01677 422616	Glebe House Surgery 19 Firby Road Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 2AT
Vimy Medical Centre	Vimy Medical Centre Training Centre Scotton Road Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 3PS

Local Stores

Leyburn
11 Market Place
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 5BG
01969 622140
Store Website
4.58 miles

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SPAR Bedale
Aiskew Garage
Aiskew
Bedale
DL8 1DD
01677424205
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Unit 3, Herriot Court Leyburn Business Park Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 4.07 miles

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Yoredale Vets
Unit 1/2 Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 623024 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 4.07 miles
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Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Forrest House Veterinary Group
Forest House Veterinary Group 13 North End Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1AF 01677 422124 gemma.gouder@forresthouse@veterinary.co.uk Website 5.48 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 5.79 miles

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Catterick Garrison Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7A Princes Retail Park Catterick North Yorkshire DL9 3EN catterick@vets4pets.com 6.51 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.87 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 10.36 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 10.40 miles

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 12.85 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 17.86 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 17.96 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Mist	Freezing fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.1°C	-1°C	-1.9°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	2.7°C	7.2°C	9.7°C	9.7°C	8.3°C	5.9°C	5.1°C
Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.7°C	2.1°C	6.2°C	8.6°C	8.5°C	7°C	3.7°C	2.4°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.9°C	4.6°C	4.4°C	5.5°C	6.6°C	9.8°C	14.1°C	15.9°C	14.2°C	13.2°C	13°C	14°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	2.4°C	3.4°C	7.2°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	12.7°C	11.4°C	11.3°C	13.2°C

Monday	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	13.5°C	12.5°C	11°C	9.3°C	8°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	6.7°C	6.5°C	5.7°C	2.8°C	7.3°C
Feels Like	12.2°C	10.8°C	8.9°C	6.7°C	4.8°C	3.3°C	2.3°C	2.6°C	2.6°C	1.8°C	-1.5°C	4.3°C

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