Welcome to Loftus

Loftus is a small town located in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland in North Yorkshire, England. The town is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was once a thriving mining community, with ironstone and alum mines operating in the area.

Today, Loftus is a quiet town with a population of around 5,000 people. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. There are also several schools in the area, including Loftus Infant School, Loftus Junior School, and Freebrough Academy. The town is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, including Middlesbrough and Whitby.

One of the main attractions in Loftus is the Loftus Town Hall, which was built in 1879 and is a Grade II listed building. The town hall is home to a range of community events and activities, including concerts, dances, and exhibitions. Another popular attraction in the area is the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, which tells the story of the ironstone mining industry in the area. The museum is located in Skinningrove, just a short drive from Loftus.

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Local Schools

School	Details
Laurence Jackson School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Juckes	Church Lane Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6RD 1287636361 School Website
Prior Pursglove And Stockton Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Ms Asma Shaffi	Church Walk Guisborough TS14 6BU 1287280800 School Website
Belmont Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Gibson	Lauderdale Drive Hunters Hill Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 7BS 01287635332 School Website
Chaloner Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Parker	Wilton Lane Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6JA 01287635728 School Website
Lockwood Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lesley Lawson	Boosbeck Saltburn By The Sea North Yorkshire TS12 3BL 01287650238 School Website
Highcliffe Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky King	Hutton Lane Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 8AA 01287632293 School Website
Galley Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Mcgeeney	Campion Drive Hutton Meadows Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 8DW 1287635540 School Website
Saint Paulinus Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Geaves	The Avenue Guisborough North Yorkshire TS14 8DN 01287637978 School Website
Lingdale Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Sarah Thornton	Davison Street Lingdale Saltburn By The Sea North Yorkshire TS12 3DU 01287651723 School Website
Skelton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms S Walker	Station Lane Skelton Saltburn By The Sea North Yorkshire TS12 2LR 01287650689 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Marske Dundas Terrace, Marske-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS11 6JF 3.76 Miles

Longbeck Longbeck Road, Redcar, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS11 6HD 3.87 Miles

Saltburn Saltburn Square, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS12 1AQ 3.96 Miles

Kildale Kildale, Kildale, North Yorkshire, YO21 2RT 4.03 Miles

Commondale [Unnamed Path Off] Fowl Green Farm, Commondale, North Yorkshire, YO21 2HN 4.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kwik Cars Ltd 01287 634488 28 Chaloner Street, Guisborough, North Yorkshire, TS14 6QD 1.20 Miles
Classic Carriages 01287 651140 Greencroft, Saltburn By The Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 2DX 2.09 Miles
Lingdale Travel 01287 654196 26 Davison Street, Saltburn By The Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 3DU 2.41 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01287 651063 41 Hollybush, Saltburn By The Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 2LP 2.92 Miles
Saltburn Taxis 01287 623567 1 Windsor Rd, Saltburn By The Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 1AT 3.87 Miles
Frontline Taxis Ltd 01287 610202 Zetland Buildings, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS11 6HS 3.92 Miles
College Cabs 01287 622800 16 Pearl Street, Saltburn By The Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 1DU 4.01 Miles
Auto Executive 01642 452500 345 The Wilton Centre, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 4RF 4.37 Miles
Elliotts Chauffeur Services 01642 477387 17 Crestwood, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 4NN 4.42 Miles
Roseberry Cabs 01642 723777 Station Yard, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS9 6HR 4.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Charltons - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitby Avenue - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belmangate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Guisborough Post Office Double Box Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Delivery Office (Guisborough) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Westgate - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Community Diabetes Service 01287 284400	Langbaurgh House Bow Street Guisborough TS14 7AA
Health Visiting Service (South Tees) 01287 284017	Langbaurgh House Bow Street Guisborough Cleveland TS14 7AA
The Garth - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DJ
The Garth - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DJ
The Garth - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Rectory Lane Guisborough TS14 7DJ

Local Stores

Petrol Guisborough
Middlesborough Road
Guisborough
North Yorkshire
TS14 6QU
01287 637683
Store Website
2.11 miles

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SPAR Guiseborough
WEST END
Guiseborough
Stockton
TS14 6RL
01287619254
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wilton House Veterinary Clinic
Wilton Lane Guisborough Cleveland TS14 6JA 01287 637470 Reception@wiltonhousevets.co.uk 1.36 miles

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Clevedale Veterinary Practice
Upleatham Redcar Cleveland TS11 8AG 01287 623 802 clevedale@btconnect.com 2.23 miles
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Saltburn Vets
Windsor Road Saltburn By The Sea Cleveland TS12 1AZ 01287 625050 saltburnvets@gmail.com 3.73 miles

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Marske Vets
103 Redcar Road Marske By Sea Cleveland TS11 6HU 01642 488777 marske@cvsvets.com Website 4.06 miles
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Beck Veterinary Practice
1 Liverton Road Loftus Saltburn-By-The-Sea Cleveland TS13 4PY 01287 640269 5.51 miles

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Avenue Veterinary Surgery
2 - 4 Park Avenue Redcar Cleveland TS10 3JZ 01642 490 928 avenue.redcar@cvsvets.com Website 5.77 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Stewart’S Park
Ladgate Ln 7.42 miles On The Corner Of Ladgate Lane, And Marton Road

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Staithes And Port Mulgrave
A Walk Through Fields, Lanes And Along The Cliffs. Starting At The Old Fishing Village Of Staithes, You Will Follow The Cleveland Way National Trail For Part Of The Walk, Along To Port Mulgrave And The Coastal Views This Brings. TS13 5AD 9.30 miles Staithes Is Located Off The A174 Main Road, Between Whitby And Loftus.

Teesmouth Beach
Good Dog Walking Beach With Wide Open Space And Sand Dunes Also. Unnamed Road Hartlepool Lancashire TS25 2DT 9.40 miles

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Runswick Bay
A Pleasant Two-Mile Linear Walk Along The Runswick Bay Clifftop To Enjoy Wide Views Over Runswick Bay And Port Mulgrave. It's An Easy Access Walk That Doesn't Descend To The Village Of Runswick Bay Itself, But Instead Follows The Cleveland Way National Trail As It Heads North Towards Staithes. TS13 5JF 10.83 miles From The A171, Join The B1266 Then The A174 Toward Runswick Bay.

Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park
Absolute Gem Of A Dog Walking Area, Easy To Find Just Off The A19 . Plenty Of Dog Walkers Use It And It Has A National Cycle Network Route Beside It. A1185 Billingham Lancashire TS23 3NF 11.23 miles

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Billingham Beck Valley Country Park
Lovely Little Walk With Plenty Of Exciting Smells For My Typically Inquisitive Beagle Who Loved Exploring The Plethora Different Walkways. One Very Small Clearly Signposted Area Needs To Be Avoided To Rightly Protect Wildlife But Still Managed To Have A Beautiful Stroll For An Hour Or So Enjoying The Natural Tranquility Of The Park… Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Lancashire 11.99 miles Location Details Billingham Beck Valley Country Park Billingham Stockton-On-Tees Ts23 1Pb Directions The Site Is Situated Adjacent To The A19 On The A1027 Road To Billingham. Opening Times Parking Is Available On The Site, Open Daily Summer: 8.30Am - 9Pm Winter: 8.30Am - 5.30Pm

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