Welcome to Towthorpe

Towthorpe is a small village located in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north-east of the city of York and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Towthorpe Manor, which dates back to the 17th century.

One of the main attractions of Towthorpe is its proximity to the stunning North York Moors National Park. The park covers an area of over 1,400 square miles and is home to a diverse range of wildlife and landscapes. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey and the 13th-century Helmsley Castle.

Towthorpe is also located close to the city of York, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. The city is home to a number of historic landmarks, including York Minster, the city walls, and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Visitors to York can also enjoy a range of cultural activities, including theatre, music, and art exhibitions. The city is also home to a number of excellent restaurants and bars, making it the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend break.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stockton On The Forest Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Atkinson	The Village Stockton-On-The-Forest York North Yorkshire YO32 9UP 01904400366 School Website
Robert Wilkinson Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Bedford	West End Strensall York North Yorkshire YO32 5UH 01904806414 School Website
Ralph Butterfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Clark	Station Road Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 3LS 01904768325 School Website
Huntington Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Holton	North Moor Road Huntington York North Yorkshire YO32 9QT 01904947180 School Website
Warthill Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Pawson	Warthill York North Yorkshire YO19 5XL 01904489296 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
Joseph Rowntree School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Hewitt	Haxby Road New Earswick York North Yorkshire YO32 4BZ 01904552100 School Website
Huntington School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Smith	Huntington Road Huntington York North Yorkshire YO32 9WT 01904752100 School Website
Sand Hutton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs B Pawson	Sand Hutton York North Yorkshire YO41 1LB 01904468308 School Website
New Earswick Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Oswald	Hawthorn Terrace New Earswick York North Yorkshire YO32 4BY 1904806446 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 5.32 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 6.33 Miles

Malton Railway Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 11.75 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 12.45 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 13.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfers York 01904 492838 32 York Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5UT 1.64 Miles
Alpha Cars York 01904 676707 36 West Nooks, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3FD 2.02 Miles
Country Cabs 01904 765765 65 North Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3JP 2.64 Miles
D And P Cars 01904 765557 Huntington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9PX 3.10 Miles
D And P Taxis 01904 765557 Huntington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9PX 3.10 Miles
City Travel 01904 766366 Moor La, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2QW 3.33 Miles
Lrs Chauffeur Hire 07747 571050 5 Hill View, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 1HZ 3.36 Miles
Heworth Minibuses Ltd. 01904 422206 8 Elmpark Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 1DT 3.55 Miles
Castle Taxis 01904 611511 75 Kitchener St, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8RZ 4.14 Miles
Moor Minibus Hire 07511 563808 6 Whitley Cl, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4YB 4.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hazelbush No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strensall Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moor Lane Strensall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Strensall Park Strensall Camp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Rd Stockton On Forest No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Towthorpe Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Road Strensall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockton On Forest Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Strensall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockton On Forest No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilkinson Way Strensall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Border Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fosslands Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Earswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broome Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
My Health Group 01904 490532	Southfields Road Strensall York YO32 5UA
Stockton On Forest	The Surgery 36 The Village Stockton On Forest York North Yorkshire YO32 9UQ
Huntington	The Surgery 1 North Lane Huntington York North Yorkshire YO32 9RU
Myhealth - Huntington Surgery	Garth Road Huntington York North Yorkshire YO32 9QJ
Haxby Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre 2 The Village Wigginton York YO32 2LL

Local Stores

Haxby
Ryedale Court
Haxby
York
North Yorkshire
YO32 3SA
01904 764631
Store Website
2.52 miles

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SPAR Brockfield
52 - 54 Brockfield Park Drive
York
YO31 9ER
01904620782
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic
38 The Village Strensall York North Yorkshire YO32 5XR 01904 490055 office@battleflatts.co.uk 1.74 miles

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Minster Veterinary Practice
Willow Grove Veterinary Surgery 142 Strensall Road Earswick York North Yorkshire YO32 9SJ 01904 766060 willow.grove@minstervets.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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Minster Veterinary Practice
Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 2LU 01904 769917 haxby@minstervets.co.uk Website 2.61 miles

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Tower Veterinary Group
99B The Village Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 2JH 01904 766100 vets@towervets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles
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Birchwood Veterinary Practice
Main Street Gate Helmsley York North Yorkshire YO41 1NF 01759 373611 care@birchwoodvet.co.uk Website 3.25 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Unit 3 The Steading Holtby Manor Dunnington York North Yorkshire YO19 5LL 01904 481637 york@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 3.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 2.34 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 4.56 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 6.14 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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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 7.43 miles

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Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.77 miles

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

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