Welcome to Thwing

Thwing is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles east of the town of Driffield and 10 miles north-west of Bridlington. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Thwing has a population of around 300 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions in Thwing is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Visitors can also explore the Thwing Heritage Centre, which is located in the village hall. The centre features a collection of photographs, documents, and artefacts that tell the story of Thwing's history.

Thwing is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located close to the Yorkshire Wolds Way, which is a popular walking trail that runs for 79 miles through the Yorkshire Wolds. Visitors can also explore the nearby Flamborough Head, which is a stunning coastal area that is home to a variety of wildlife, including puffins, seals, and dolphins. Overall, Thwing is a charming village that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

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Wold Newton Foundation School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Justine Sutcliffe	Back Street Wold Newton Driffield YO25 3YJ 01262470633 School Website
Kilham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Palmer	Millside Kilham Driffield YO25 4SR 01377830392 School Website
Burton Agnes Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Jameson	Rudston Road Burton Agnes Driffield YO25 4NE 01262490320 School Website
Hunmanby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Conrad Fox	Priest Close Hunmanby Filey North Yorkshire YO14 0QH 01723890350 School Website
Hertford Vale Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Staxton Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Barber	Ings Lane Staxton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4SS 01944710273 School Website
Boynton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kay Kelly	Boynton Bridlington East Riding Of Yorkshire YO16 4XQ 01262677880 School Website
Sherburn Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Mould	St Hilda's Street Sherburn Malton North Yorkshire YO17 8PG 01944710282 School Website
Luttons Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Mould	West Lutton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 8TF 01944738232 School Website
Nafferton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Johnson	Westgate Nafferton Driffield YO25 4LJ 01377254307 School Website
Northfield Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Woolhouse	Southfield Close Driffield YO25 5YN 01377257487 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hunmanby Bridlington Road, Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0LR 5.40 Miles

Nafferton Station Road, Nafferton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 0LS 7.20 Miles

Hutton Cranswick Station Road, Hutton Cranswick, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 5HP 7.62 Miles

Filey Station Avenue, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PE 7.86 Miles

Driffield Middle Street South, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 7PX 8.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Safe Journey Cars 01377 252189 27 Driffield Road, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 4JJ 6.69 Miles
Radio Taxis 01723 367367 Station Lodge, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9TE 6.90 Miles
Blakes Taxis Of Bridlington 07836 798083 13 Auburn Walk, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO16 7PW 7.80 Miles
Radio Taxis 01723 515515 Filey Railway Station, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PF 7.82 Miles
K C Cars 01377 257111 32 Market Place, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 6AR 7.84 Miles
Adrian's Taxis 01377 250200 22 Mill Street, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 6TN 7.85 Miles
Filey Travel 01723 512229 18 John Street, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9DQ 7.87 Miles
Phoenix Cars 01262 228636 2 Field Road, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO16 4AU 8.03 Miles
Cayton Cars 07760 585591 111 Main Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3TE 8.16 Miles
Marry's Taxis 01377 241518 8 St. Margarets Cl, Driffield, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO25 6XX 8.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Main Street Thwing D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Octon Village D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hunmanby Surgery 01723 890280	Hunmanby Surgery Hungate Lane, Hunmanby Nr. Filey North Yorkshire YO14 0NN
Branch 4	Village Hall Staxton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4SF
Nafferton	22A High Street Nafferton Driffield North Humberside YO25 4JR
Sherburn Surgery 01944 710226	St.Hilda's Surgery 50 St.Hilda's St,Sherburn Malton YO17 8PH
Alfred Bean Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Bridlington Road Driffield YO25 5JR

Local Stores

Hunmanby
33 Bridlington Street
Hunmanby
Filey
North Yorkshire
YO14 0JR
01723 890241
Store Website
5.54 miles

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SPAR Primrose Valley Service Station
Primrose Valley Service Station
Nr Filey
Scarborough
YO14 9QR
01723 514779
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bridge Street Veterinary Practice
21 Bridge Street Driffield East Yorkshire YO25 6DB 01377 257 047 info@bridgestreetvets.co.uk Website 7.66 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group
Priory Vets Spencer Centre Westgate Driffield East Yorkshire YO25 6TJ 01377 255888 Website 7.83 miles
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Filey Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Station Avenue Filey North Yorkshire YO14 9AH 01723 513119 7.92 miles

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Aldgate Veterinary Practice Limited
St. Johns Place Driffield East Yorkshire YO25 6QD 01377 252087/252153 driffield@aldgatevet.co.uk Website 7.99 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group
17 Market Place Bridlington East Yorkshire YO16 4QJ 01262 674085 bridlington@prioryvet.co.uk Website 8.03 miles
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Bridlington Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 74 Bessingby Road Bridlington East Yorkshire YO16 4SH 01262 426410 bridlington@vets4pets.com Website 8.25 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Fraisthorpe Beach Bridlington
Unnamed Road Lancashire 9.55 miles Fraisthorpe Beach, Bridlington

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Bempton Cliffs North Yorkshire
This Is A Gentle 3 Mile Walk From The Rspb Car Park At Bempton Cliffs. It's Ideal If You Want To Go For A Stroll While Your Bird Watching Partner Lingers At The Reserve Getting The Perfect Camera Angle. It Includes A Gravel Lane, Grassland And Cliff Top Path And Lots Of Sea Birds Safely Out Of Reach Of Dogs. Visitor Centre Cliff Ln Bridlington Lancashire YO15 1JF 9.76 miles Park In The Rspb Bempton Cliffs Car Park

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Burton Riggs Nature Reserve
A Large Area With Two Separate Lakes With The Layout Of A Number 8, Plenty Of Walking Space. Scarborough Lancashire 11.53 miles

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Forge Valley Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands In The North York Moors, Along A Wooden Boardwalk. A Great Walk To View Some Wildlife And Plants, Which Is Easily Accessible And Ideal For Walking Your Dog. YO12 5TB 11.75 miles From The A170 At East Ayton Follow Signs For Forge Valley.

Flamborough Head
This Walk Encompasses The Bracing Clifftop In The East Riding Of Yorkshire, At Flamborough Head. It Is A Relatively Short, Circular Coastal Walk. The Cliffs Themselves Provide Nesting Sites To Thousands Of Seabirds. You Will Also See Two Standing Lighthouse Towers, The Older Lighthouse Was Completed In 1674 And Is A Designated Grade Ii Listed Building. YO15 1AR 13.03 miles Take The B1255 North-East From Bridlington, Then Join Onto The B1259.

North Landing
This Walk Encompasses The Exhilarating Cliff-Top Of East Yorkshire, At Flamborough Head. It Is A Decent Length, Linear Walk, With Some Spectacular Views Out From The Cliff Edge To The North Sea. The Walk Takes You To A Small Cove Beach At North Landing, Nestled Within The Chalk Cliffs, And An Ideal Stop Point Before Making The Journey Back Along The Coastal Path. YO15 1AR 13.03 miles Take The B1255 North-East From Bridlington, Then Join Onto The B1259.

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