Welcome to Birkby

Birkby is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated near the town of Helmsley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Birkby is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to several historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in the village is the Birkby Hall Gardens, which are open to the public during the summer months. The gardens feature a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a small pond and a charming tea room.

Despite its small size, Birkby has a strong sense of community and is home to several local businesses and organizations. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a pub, as well as several small shops and cafes. There are also several community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Birkby is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in North Yorkshire.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 13°C

Feels Like: 12.8°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
East Cowton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Petch	Golden Acres East Cowton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 0BD 1325378347 School Website
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne O'mara	Great Smeaton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2EQ 01609881349 School Website
North And South Cowton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Mottram	North Cowton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 0HF 01325378240 School Website
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Clark	Front Street Appleton Wiske Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2AA 01609881398 School Website
Brompton Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Byrne	Station Road Brompton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2RE 01609772657 School Website
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's Services Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Blackett	Westfield Drive Hurworth-On-Tees Darlington County Durham DL2 2AD 1325729080
Hurworth School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Somerville	Croft Road Hurworth-On-Tees Darlington Durham DL2 2JG 01325720424 School Website
Hurworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Alison Maddison	Westfield Drive Hurworth Darlington Durham DL2 2ET 01325720028 School Website
Bolton On Swale St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Dobson	Bolton-On-Swale Scorton Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 6AQ 01748818401 School Website
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Rahn	Brompton Road Northallerton DL6 1ED 1609773340 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 6.13 Miles

Dinsdale Middleton Lane, Middleton St George, Durham, DL2 1AA 6.70 Miles

Teesside Airport Perimeter Road, Eaglescliffe, Durham, DL2 1NL 7.39 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 7.57 Miles

Yarm Green Lane, Yarm, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, TS15 9EH 7.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nite Time Taxis 07702 219430 5 Howe Hill Close, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 0NP 2.35 Miles
Alfa Taxis 01609 777724 Anchorage La, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8DX 5.49 Miles
K Cabs 01609 781160 40 Turker La, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1PZ 5.59 Miles
Hills Taxis 01609 775786 75 Forest Rd, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1LD 5.70 Miles
Denns Cabs 01609 780706 22 Meadow Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1RD 5.75 Miles
A2b Taxis 01609 775252 2 Bramblefields, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1ST 6.15 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6102 2 Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 6.16 Miles
Town Taxis 01609 772777 26 Bilsdale Cl, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8FT 6.28 Miles
Aar Taxis 01609 772222 62 Thirsk Rd, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1PL 6.35 Miles
Direct Minibus Hire 01325 333727 15 The Meadows, Darlington, Durham, DL2 1UE 6.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Birkby - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowton Station - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Branch 3	The Village Hall Appleton Wiske Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2AL
Community Nursing (H&R) 01609 751369	Omega House Units 12&14 Omega Business Village Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2NJ
Community Nursing (Harrogate) 01609 751369	Omega House Units 12&14 Omega Business Village Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2NJ
Gp Extended Hours Service 07498 774819	Heartbeat, Suite 26 Evolution Business Centre Northallerton DL6 2NQ
Rockliffe Court Surgery 01325 720605	The Surgery Rockliffe Court Hurworth Place Darlington, Co.Durham DL2 2DS

Local Stores

Brompton Road
Northallerton Road
Brompton
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2PX
01609 783636
Store Website
3.75 miles

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SPAR Hurworth
The Green
Hurworth
Darlington
DL2 2HA
01325 721613
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Veterinary Dentist Ltd
Wyville Lodge Forest Road Scorton North Yorkshire DL10 6BJ 078007 39096 James@equineveterinarydentist.com Website 3.64 miles

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The Equine Sports Medicine Clinic
The Old Smithy Halnaby Grange North Cowton Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 0HN 07540 050716 phillip@equinesportsmedicineclinic.com Website 4.42 miles

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Mile House Veterinary Centre
Darlington Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2NW 01609 781673 edbulman@aol.com Website 4.81 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Unit 1C Gaskell Close Standard Way Industrial Estate Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2YE 01609 622009 northallerton@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 5.08 miles

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Forrest House Veterinary Ltd
Hartington House 51 Stokesley Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 2TS 01609 778200 forresthouse@btconnect.com 5.26 miles
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Northallerton Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Low Gate Yard High Street Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8EB 01609 788 090 northallerton@vets4pets.com Website 5.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cod Beck Osmotherley
Quarry Ln Northallerton Lancashire DL6 3AL 8.79 miles Sheep Wash, Osmotherley Near Northallerton.

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Coatham Woods
Forestry Area Owned By Forestry Commision. Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire 8.97 miles

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Preston Park
Walk Round The Grounds Of Preston Park A Large House Now A Museum (At Present Undergoing Restoration) And Alongside The River Tees With Woodland An Grassed Areas. Children's Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Level Grass For Children's Games Lots Of Free Parking. Some Areas Are Sometimes "On Lead" But Plenty Of Places For All Dogs To Run And Investigate. 502 Yarm Rd Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS16 0BQ 10.19 miles Eaglescliffe

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Stewart’S Park
Ladgate Ln 14.31 miles On The Corner Of Ladgate Lane, And Marton Road

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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 14.75 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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Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 16.58 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.3°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	24.7°C	26.1°C	26.1°C	24.5°C	21.2°C	19°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.9°C	27.1°C	27°C	25.8°C	21.2°C	19°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	18.1°C	16.9°C	15°C	13.6°C	16.9°C	21.6°C	24°C	24.3°C	23.7°C	22.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.1°C	16.9°C	14.9°C	13.2°C	16.8°C	21.6°C	25°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C

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