Welcome to Crayke

Crayke is a picturesque village located in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 15th-century St. Cuthbert's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink.

One of the main attractions of Crayke is its proximity to the North York Moors National Park. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and rare birds such as the black grouse. The park also has a number of walking and cycling trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the area. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey and Helmsley Castle.

Crayke is a popular destination for visitors to North Yorkshire, offering a peaceful and tranquil setting in the heart of the countryside. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to the nearby towns of York and Thirsk. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break or an active holiday, Crayke has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 2°C

Feels Like: -1.1°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Crayke Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Judi Jackson	Easingwold Road Crayke York North Yorkshire YO61 4TZ 01347821767 School Website
Stillington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Moore	Main Street Stillington York North Yorkshire YO61 1LA 01347810347 School Website
Outwood Academy Easingwold Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Taylor	York Road Easingwold York YO61 3EF 1347821451 School Website
Easingwold Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Cottrell	Thirsk Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3HJ 01347821282 School Website
Huby Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Cunningham	Tollerton Road Huby York North Yorkshire YO61 1HX 01347810432 School Website
Husthwaite Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Bennett	Low Street Husthwaite York North Yorkshire YO61 4QA 01347868371 School Website
Sutton On The Forest Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Pye	Main Street Sutton-On-The-Forest York North Yorkshire YO61 1DW 01347810230 School Website
St Hildas Ampleforth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Lamb	Station Road Ampleforth York North Yorkshire YO62 4DG 01439788357 School Website
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gerard Eddy	Back Lane Ampleforth York North Yorkshire YO62 4DE 1439788340 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
Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 10.73 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 11.54 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 11.60 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 11.98 Miles

Malton Railway Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 13.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Travel 01904 766366 Moor La, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2QW 6.68 Miles
Airport Transfers York 01904 492838 32 York Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5UT 7.66 Miles
Easingwold Taxis 01423 360101 3 Dunroyal Close, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2NH 7.79 Miles
Country Cabs 01904 765765 65 North Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3JP 8.18 Miles
Alpha Cars York 01904 676707 36 West Nooks, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3FD 8.46 Miles
Jeb Taxis 01439 770536 60 Bondgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EZ 8.81 Miles
Five Star Travel 01439 770923 Hawthorn Cottage/Main St, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5JF 8.82 Miles
Syd's Taxis 07807 726583 45 Chapel Garth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HU 8.99 Miles
Airport Taxis 01904 471768 1 The Vale, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YH 9.03 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01904 471768 1 The Vale, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YH 9.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crayke Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crayke Road Easingwold Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marton Bridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Roads Uppleby Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandsby Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowan Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galtres Drive Easingwold Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Street Easingwold Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easingwold Post Office Right 2Nd Aperture Stamped Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Easingwold Post Office (L/H Aperture) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stillington Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Corner Brandsby Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Street North Easingwold Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfield Estate Stillington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oulston Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Millfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Millfield Lane Easingwold York YO61 3JR
Millfield Surgery 01347 821557	Millfield Surgery Millfield Ln, Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3JR
Stillington Surgery 01347 810332	The Surgery North Back Lane Stillington, York YO61 1LL
Ampleforth College Jnr School	St. Martins Ampleforth Gilling Castle Gilling East York North Yorkshire YO62 4HP
Ampleforth Surgery 01439 788215	Ampleforth Surgery Back Lane, Ampleforth York North Yorkshire YO62 4EF

Local Stores

Long Street
179b Long Street
Easingwold
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 3JB
01347 821204
Store Website
2.18 miles

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SPAR Nursery Garage
Nursery Garage
York Road
Sowerby
Thirsk
YO7 3AA
01845 524572
Store Website
10.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Howells Veterinary Services Limited
York Road Easingwold York North Yorkshire YO61 3EB 01347 823 678 office@howellsvets.co.uk Website 2.16 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 2.33 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 2.83 miles

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Poultry Health Services
Castle House 14 Dale Road Sheriff Hutton North Yorkshire YO60 6RZ 01347 878931 sheriffhutton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 5.90 miles
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Duty on call vet, by appointment only
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Galtres Veterinary Surgery
Applegarth Flawith York North Yorkshire YO61 1SF 01347 838888 reception@galtresvets.co.uk Website 5.99 miles
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Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic
38 The Village Strensall York North Yorkshire YO32 5XR 01904 490055 office@battleflatts.co.uk 7.53 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 8.05 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.75 miles

Location what3words fall.homecare.nags

Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 8.90 miles

Location what3words maddening.charm.fools

River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 9.33 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 12.90 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

Location what3words laws.pits.dwell

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 13.80 miles

Location what3words flank.convinced.inhales

Weather Forecast

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	Light freezing rain	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-0.7°C	-0.9°C	-0.8°C	-0.5°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	0.5°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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