Welcome to Whixley

Whixley is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles north-west of York and 5 miles south-east of Boroughbridge. Whixley is a picturesque village with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Whixley has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a Roman settlement and there are still remnants of the Roman road that once ran through the village. In the 19th century, Whixley was a thriving agricultural community with many farms and mills. Today, the village is a peaceful and quiet place to live with a strong sense of community. There are several local amenities including a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a post office.

Whixley is a great place to visit for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is also close to several popular tourist attractions including the historic city of York, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the North York Moors National Park. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Whixley has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Green Hammerton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Mike Smith	York Road Green Hammerton York North Yorkshire YO26 8BN 01423330314 School Website
The Faculty Of Queen Ethelburga's Other Independent School Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Miss Lauren Blakeley	Undercroft Administration Centre Thorpe Underwood Estate Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS 1423333300 School Website
Queen Ethelburga's College Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Machin	Thorpe Underwood Hall Thorpe Underwood Estate Thorpe Underwood York North Yorkshire YO26 9SS 1423333300 School Website
Kirk Hammerton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Elisabeth Mellor	St John's Grove Kirk Hammerton York North Yorkshire YO26 8DE 01423330460 School Website
Great Ouseburn Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Oswald	Main Street Great Ouseburn York North Yorkshire YO26 9RG 01423330296 School Website
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie-Louise Thirlaway	Reas Lane Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9QB 1423322355 School Website
Tockwith Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Justin Reeve	Southfield Lane Tockwith York North Yorkshire YO26 7RP 1423358375 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
Goldsborough Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Ellis	Goldsborough Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8NJ 01423862617 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 1.39 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 5.94 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 7.33 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 7.78 Miles

Hornbeam Park Hookstone Road, Hornbeam Park, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QT 8.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Old Granary Private Hire 01423 361976 Old Granary House, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 8EZ 3.27 Miles
Home James Executive Travel 01423 359000 Unit 25 Centre Park, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 7QF 3.56 Miles
Knaresborough Private Hire 01423 550027 19 Dentdale Dr, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BE 5.27 Miles
Tarnys Cars 07751 719444 19 Dentdale Dr, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BE 5.27 Miles
A B Cars 01423 322251 34 Harness Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9PF 5.56 Miles
Mj Cars 01423 861039 28 High Street, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EQ 5.77 Miles
Knaresborough Cars 01423 863020 31-33 Market Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AG 5.83 Miles
4 Wheels Carriage Company 01423 325000 Unit 3/Poplars Ind Est/Wetherby Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9HS 5.84 Miles
Deighton Cars 01937 589192 Deighton Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7UY 5.85 Miles
Elite Licence Private Hire 01937 589589 Unit 1C/York Rd Ind Est/York Rd, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7SU 6.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Whixley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whixley East End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whixley Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Hammerton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cattal Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopperton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Underwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ouseburn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ouseburn East Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirk Hammerton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Ouseburn Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cattal Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Branton Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flaxby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Springbank Surgery 01423 330030	Springbank Surgery York Rd, Green Hammerton York North Yorkshire YO26 8BN
Linton-On-Ouse Medical Centre	Linton-On-Ouse Medical Centre Linton On Ouse York North Yorkshire YO30 2AJ
Tockwith Surgery	Tockwith Surgery 21, Marston Road Tockwith York North Yorkshire YO26 7PR
Tollerton Surgery 01347 838231	10 Pond View Tollerton York YO61 1AG
Eastgate Medical Group 01423 788300	Eastgate Surgery 31B York Place Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0AD

Local Stores

Petrol Skipbridge
York Road
Green Hammerton
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 8EQ
01423 330383
Store Website
2.48 miles

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SPAR Boroughbridge
37
High Street
Boroughbridge
YO51 9AW
01423 322352
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yorkshire Equine Practice Ltd
Ground Floor Suite S04 Allerton Castle Knaresborough Harrogate North Yorkshire HG5 0SE 01904 737763 yeplyd@yahoo.com Website 1.84 miles
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Tower Veterinary Group
61 Wetherby Road Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8LH 01423 866594 admin@towervets.co.uk Website 5.21 miles
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Galtres Veterinary Surgery
Applegarth Flawith York North Yorkshire YO61 1SF 01347 838888 reception@galtresvets.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
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Forest House Vets Ltd
29 York Place Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 0AD 01423 862 121 office@fhvets.co.uk Website 5.65 miles
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Sandbeck Veterinary Centre
Unit 8 Erivan Park Sandbeck Way Wetherby West Yorkshire LS22 7DN 01937 228780 enquiries@sandbeckvets.co.uk Website 5.92 miles
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Rae, Bean &Amp; Partners
Foundry House 8 New Row Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9AX 01423 322316 info@raebeanvets.co.uk Website 6.06 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 4.69 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

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 6.26 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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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 6.70 miles

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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 7.13 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.

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 10.05 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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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 10.59 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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