Welcome to Cawood

Cawood is a small village located in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Ouse and is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local attractions.

One of the main attractions in Cawood is the Cawood Castle, which was built in the 12th century. The castle was once the residence of the Archbishop of York and played an important role in the history of the region. Today, the castle is a popular tourist destination and is open to the public for tours and events.

Another popular attraction in Cawood is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. It is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen. Overall, Cawood is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of North Yorkshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cawood Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Payling	Broad Lane Cawood Selby North Yorkshire YO8 3SQ 01757268368 School Website
Wistow Parochial Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Tim Williams	Church Hill Wistow Selby North Yorkshire YO8 3UU 01757268378 School Website
Fenton Grange School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darryl Fairfax-Price	Broad Lane Church Fenton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9ST 2038051158
Riccall Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Llewellyn	Coppergate Riccall York North Yorkshire YO19 6PF 01757248234 School Website
Appleton Roebuck Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Broom	Appleton Roebuck Primary School Main Street Appleton Roebuck York North Yorkshire YO23 7DN 1904501906 School Website
Kirk Fenton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Williams	Main Street Church Fenton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9RF 1937557228 School Website
Selby Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Clennan	Flaxley Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4DL 1757702464 School Website
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Stanhope	Londesborough Grove Fox Lane Thorpe Willoughby Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9NX 01757703996 School Website
Selby High School Specialist School For The Arts And Science Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe	Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4HT 01757703327 School Website
Selby Abbey Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Ray	New Lane Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4QB 01757703817 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 3.77 Miles

Church Fenton Station Road, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RA 3.88 Miles

Selby Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.37 Miles

Sherburn-In-Elmet Oak Terrace, Sherburn-In-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6DY 4.95 Miles

South Milford Milford Road, South Milford, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AA 5.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Yorkshire Classic Campers 01977 680954 Bridge House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6HJ 2.62 Miles
Air Travel Selby 01757 701717 21, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4XT 3.72 Miles
C And S Travel 07792 386051 Primrose Grove, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4XS 3.75 Miles
White Stretch Limousines 01757 248898 Riccall Grange Cottage/King Rudding Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 6QL 4.06 Miles
Selby Cabs 07826 559373 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4EA 4.16 Miles
Ians Cars 01757 708867 2 Sycamore Ct, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5XF 4.26 Miles
Roy's Taxis 01757 703057 8 Hunters Way, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AE 4.30 Miles
Station And Selby Taxis 01757 212285 Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.37 Miles
Station Cars 01757 702567 Station Rd, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 4.37 Miles
Local Cars 01757 700161 11 George Terrace, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5HA 4.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cawood Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bishops Close Cawood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wistowgate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cawood Holiday Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelfield Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryther Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wistow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelfield Brickyards Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acaster Selby Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stillingfleet Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biggin Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Riccall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riccall Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Appleton Roebuck Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
R.A.F. Church Fenton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riccall	The Surgery Main Street Riccall York North Yorkshire YO19 6PZ
Ulleskelf	The Methodist Chapel Ulleskelf Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9DJ
Selby Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Selby Leisure Centre Scott Road Selby YO8 4BL
Scott Road Medical Centre 01757 211750	Scott Road Medical Centre Scott Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4BL
Thorpe Willoughby	12 Fox Lane Thorpe Willoughby Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9NA

Local Stores

Selby - Flaxley Road
Flaxley Road
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4BX
01757 700423
Store Website
3.88 miles

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SPAR Escrick
York Road Garage
York Road
Escrick
York
YO19 6EY
01904728470
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Dam Veterinary Centre
184 Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4JQ 01757 703401 enquiries.thedam@cvsvets.com 4.02 miles
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Vetcare
22B Church Hill Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4PL 0800 689 3109 vetcareyork@gmail.com Website 4.21 miles

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Holmefield Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Brayton Lane Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9DZ 01757 705562 mail@holmefieldvets.com Website 4.91 miles
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Selby Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit C1 Three Lakes Retail Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8LY 01757 211 610 selby@vets4pets.com Website 4.95 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Selby Business Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8NB Website 5.07 miles


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The Horse Vet
North House Farm Skipwith Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5SQ 07917 684675 charlotte@thehorsevet.co.uk Website 5.44 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 7.52 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 7.85 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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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 11.12 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 12.03 miles

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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 12.76 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 13.38 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

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