Welcome to Flaxton

Flaxton is a small village located in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the A64 road, which connects Leeds and Scarborough. Flaxton is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the North York Moors National Park. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Lawrence's Church.

One of the main attractions in Flaxton is the Flaxton Gardens, which is a beautiful garden that covers an area of 10 acres. The garden is home to a wide variety of plants and flowers, including roses, lavender, and dahlias. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the garden and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The garden also has a tea room where visitors can enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Flaxton is also home to several walking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The area is home to several rare species of plants and animals, including the red kite and the yellowhammer. Visitors can also explore the nearby villages of Sheriff Hutton and Strensall, which are home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Foston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Moore	Foston York North Yorkshire YO60 7QB 01653618265 School Website
Sand Hutton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs B Pawson	Sand Hutton York North Yorkshire YO41 1LB 01904468308 School Website
Sheriff Hutton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Stell	West End Sheriff Hutton York North Yorkshire YO60 6SH 01347878441 School Website
Robert Wilkinson Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Bedford	West End Strensall York North Yorkshire YO32 5UH 01904806414 School Website
Stockton On The Forest Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Atkinson	The Village Stockton-On-The-Forest York North Yorkshire YO32 9UP 01904400366 School Website
Warthill Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Pawson	Warthill York North Yorkshire YO19 5XL 01904489296 School Website
Welburn Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Thomson	Welburn York North Yorkshire YO60 7DX 01653618301 School Website
Stamford Bridge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Massey	Church Road Stamford Bridge York North Yorkshire YO41 1BP 1759371430 School Website
Ralph Butterfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Clark	Station Road Haxby York North Yorkshire YO32 3LS 01904768325 School Website
Terrington Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Simon Kibler	Terrington York North Yorkshire York North Yorkshire YO60 6PR 1653648227 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 8.37 Miles

Malton Railway Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 8.72 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 9.26 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 14.86 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 17.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Executive Taxis 07808 056630 Stonehaven Cottages, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7PE 2.26 Miles
Airport Transfers York 01904 492838 32 York Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5UT 3.33 Miles
Alpha Cars York 01904 676707 36 West Nooks, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3FD 4.72 Miles
City Travel 01904 766366 Moor La, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 2QW 5.15 Miles
Country Cabs 01904 765765 65 North Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3JP 5.23 Miles
D And P Cars 01904 765557 Huntington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9PX 6.14 Miles
D And P Taxis 01904 765557 Huntington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9PX 6.14 Miles
Lrs Chauffeur Hire 07747 571050 5 Hill View, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 1HZ 6.29 Miles
Heworth Minibuses Ltd. 01904 422206 8 Elmpark Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 1DT 6.57 Miles
Catton Cars 01759 388180 Whitethorn Farm Catton Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 5LF 7.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Flaxton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flaxton Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Barton Le Willows Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sand Hutton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Lilling Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Strensall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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East End Sheriff Hutton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheriff Hutton Ind Est Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
My Health Group 01904 490532	Southfields Road Strensall York YO32 5UA
Stockton On Forest	The Surgery 36 The Village Stockton On Forest York North Yorkshire YO32 9UQ
Myhealth - Stamford Bridge	Stamford Bridge Medical Centre Viking Road Stamford Bridge York North Yorkshire YO41 1BR
Huntington	The Surgery 1 North Lane Huntington York North Yorkshire YO32 9RU
Haxby Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre 2 The Village Wigginton York YO32 2LL

Local Stores

Stamford Bridge
4 The Square
Stamford Bridge
York
East Riding Of Yorkshire
YO41 1AF
01759 371697
Store Website
4.60 miles

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SPAR Brockfield
52 - 54 Brockfield Park Drive
York
YO31 9ER
01904620782
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic
38 The Village Strensall York North Yorkshire YO32 5XR 01904 490055 office@battleflatts.co.uk 3.03 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 3.15 miles
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Station House Vets
Teal House Welburn York North Yorkshire YO60 7EP 01653 618303 admin@stationhousevets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Birchwood Veterinary Practice
Main Street Gate Helmsley York North Yorkshire YO41 1NF 01759 373611 care@birchwoodvet.co.uk Website 4.50 miles

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Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic
2 Buttercrambe Road Stamford Bridge York North Yorkshire YO41 1AN 01759 371066 office@battleflatts.co.uk 4.53 miles

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Minster Veterinary Practice
Willow Grove Veterinary Surgery 142 Strensall Road Earswick York North Yorkshire YO32 9SJ 01904 766060 willow.grove@minstervets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 4.87 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 5.31 miles

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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 6.37 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 9.18 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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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 9.84 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 10.31 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

Weather Forecast

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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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