Welcome to Brafferton

Brafferton is a small village located in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Swale and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Brafferton has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the area. The village is home to a small but vibrant community, and there are plenty of amenities and activities available for residents and visitors alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Brafferton 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. Another historical building in the village is the Brafferton Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Brafferton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The River Swale is a popular spot for fishing, and there are several walking and cycling routes that take in the stunning scenery. The village is also close to the North York Moors National Park, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Overall, Brafferton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of amenities and activities to offer.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters Brafferton Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Anderson	Brafferton Helperby York North Yorkshire YO61 2PA 01423360250 School Website
Cundall Manor School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Chris James-Roll	Cundall York North Yorkshire YO61 2RW 1423360200 School Website
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Short Road Dishforth Airfield Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3DL 01423322556 School Website
Kirby Hill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lowe	Kirby Hill Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DS 01423322713 School Website
Sessay Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Bennett	Sessay Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3NA 01845501239 School Website
Boroughbridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Ryan	York Road Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9EB 01423322208 School Website
Boroughbridge High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kathryn Stephenson	Wetherby Road Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9JX 01423323540 School Website
Dishforth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Grange Close Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3LN 01845577206 School Website
Topcliffe Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Clay	School Lane Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RG 1845577412 School Website
Outwood Primary Academy Alne Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Dawson	Main Street Alne York North Yorkshire YO61 1RT 1347838427 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 7.19 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 8.96 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 9.89 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 11.25 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 12.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Easingwold Taxis 01423 360101 3 Dunroyal Close, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2NH 0.27 Miles
Boroughbridge Taxis 07932 030605 23 Market Hill, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JU 3.29 Miles
Syd's Taxis 07807 726583 45 Chapel Garth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HU 3.75 Miles
4 Wheels Carriage Company 01423 325000 Unit 3/Poplars Ind Est/Wetherby Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9HS 3.81 Miles
Ed The Taxi 07866 594954 Anvil House, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HS 3.82 Miles
A B Cars 01423 322251 34 Harness Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9PF 3.90 Miles
1-2 Call Private Hire 01845 578866 12 Cundall Avenue, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3QF 3.98 Miles
Liams Taxis Of Thirsk 07970 304050 Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RJ 4.30 Miles
Atkinsons Taxis 01845 522473 70 Kings Meadows, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PB 6.60 Miles
Sharow Taxis 01765 606060 3 Orchard Close, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BE 6.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Helperby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cundall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellenthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Le Clay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Myton On Swale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilmoor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Short Road Dishforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tholthorpe Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merryfield Ave Dishforth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldborough Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirby Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Sessay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raskelf Village Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Helperby	Main Street Helperby North Yorkshire YO61 2NS
Dishforth Medical Centre	Dishforth Medical Centre Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3EZ
Church Lane Surgery 01423 322309	The Health Centre Church Lane Boroughbridge York YO51 9BD
Topcliffe Surgery 01845 577297	The Surgery Long Street, Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3RP
Millfield Surgery 01347 821557	Millfield Surgery Millfield Ln, Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3JR

Local Stores

Easingwold
Market Place
Easingwold
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 3AG
01347 821645
Store Website
5.64 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Boroughbridge Vets
Leeming Lane Langthorpe Boroughbridge York North Yorkshire YO51 9DE 01423 900449 info@boroughbridgevets.com Website 3.33 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 3.48 miles
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Galtres Veterinary Surgery
Applegarth Flawith York North Yorkshire YO61 1SF 01347 838888 reception@galtresvets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Toft Lodge Raskelf Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3LA 01347 821377 easingwold@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 4.97 miles

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Howells Veterinary Services Ltd
Roxby Business Park York Road Easingwold York Yorkshire YO61 3EF 01347 823678 office@howellsvets.co.uk Website 5.67 miles

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Howells Veterinary Services Limited
York Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3EB 01347 823 678 office@howellsvets.co.uk Website 5.80 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 8.81 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 9.95 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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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 9.97 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.

Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 9.98 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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

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Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 12.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	15°C	14.9°C	14.8°C	14.7°C	15.9°C	17.6°C	20°C	13.7°C	6.8°C	3.2°C	0.6°C	-1.1°C
Feels Like	14.2°C	13.6°C	13.1°C	13°C	15°C	17.4°C	19.9°C	11.5°C	1.9°C	-2.6°C	-6.4°C	-8.8°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.3°C	-3.9°C	-5.6°C	-7°C	-7.1°C	-6.1°C	-4.1°C	-2.2°C	-1.7°C	-2.3°C	-4.1°C	-6.9°C
Feels Like	-10.3°C	-12.8°C	-15°C	-16.6°C	-16.6°C	-15.1°C	-12.4°C	-9.9°C	-8.9°C	-9.4°C	-10.8°C	-14°C

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Temp	-6.5°C	-7°C	-7.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.5°C	-2.6°C	0.1°C	2.7°C	3.8°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	-1.7°C
Feels Like	-12.5°C	-12.1°C	-11.7°C	-11.1°C	-8.9°C	-6.5°C	-4.2°C	-1.6°C	-0.5°C	-1°C	-1.8°C	-7.1°C

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