Welcome to Fordon

Fordon is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated near the River Swale and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Fordon is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors who are looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in Fordon is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window that was designed by the famous artist, William Morris. Visitors can also explore the nearby Fordon Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Fordon is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in England. Visitors can explore the park's many trails and enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling hills and valleys. Overall, Fordon is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of North Yorkshire.

Local Schools

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Wold Newton Foundation School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Justine Sutcliffe	Back Street Wold Newton Driffield YO25 3YJ 01262470633 School Website
Hertford Vale Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Staxton Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Barber	Ings Lane Staxton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4SS 01944710273 School Website
Hunmanby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Conrad Fox	Priest Close Hunmanby Filey North Yorkshire YO14 0QH 01723890350 School Website
Sherburn Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Mould	St Hilda's Street Sherburn Malton North Yorkshire YO17 8PG 01944710282 School Website
Cambian Scarborough School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Peake	Unit 11, Plaxton Park Cayton Low Road Eastfield Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3BQ 1723582073 School Website
Seamer And Irton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Wanless	Denison Avenue Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4QX 01723863489 School Website
George Pindar School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Welsh	Moor Lane Eastfield Scarborough YO11 3LW 1723582194 School Website
Braeburn Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Jolly	Braeburn Eastfield Scarborough YO11 3LG 1723582616 School Website
Scarborough Overdale Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Vicki Logan	Hawthorn Walk Eastfield Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3HW 01723582360 School Website
Cayton Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Juliet Monaghan	Mill Lane Cayton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3NN 01723582910 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hunmanby Bridlington Road, Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0LR 4.48 Miles

Seamer Station Road, Seamer, North Yorkshire, YO12 4LT 4.96 Miles

Filey Station Avenue, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PE 5.97 Miles

Scarborough Westborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1TN 7.67 Miles

Bempton Newsham Hill Lane, Bempton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO15 1HN 10.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cayton Cars 07760 585591 111 Main Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3TE 4.78 Miles
Eastfield Taxis 01723 581914 127 Dale Edge, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3EQ 5.10 Miles
Taxi Cabs 01723 810810 28 Osgodby Cr, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3JR 5.84 Miles
Radio Taxis 01723 515515 Filey Railway Station, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9PF 5.96 Miles
Filey Travel 01723 512229 18 John Street, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9DQ 6.09 Miles
Executive Cars 01723 500048 Qdos House, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2YH 6.53 Miles
Abc Taxi 01723 500550 St Martins Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2QJ 7.24 Miles
A1 Airport Taxes 01723 365841 Albion Back Rd, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BT 7.37 Miles
Nippy Taxis 01723 377377 Crown Garage, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BT 7.37 Miles
A1 Airport Taxis 01723 500574 Crown Gar, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BT 7.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Branch 4	Village Hall Staxton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4SF
Hunmanby Surgery 01723 890280	Hunmanby Surgery Hungate Lane, Hunmanby Nr. Filey North Yorkshire YO14 0NN
Sherburn Surgery 01944 710226	St.Hilda's Surgery 50 St.Hilda's St,Sherburn Malton YO17 8PH
Seamer	The Surgery 8A Denison Avenue Seamer Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4QU
Eastfield Medical Centre 01723 582297	14 High Street Eastfield Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3LJ

Local Stores

Hunmanby
33 Bridlington Street
Hunmanby
Filey
North Yorkshire
YO14 0JR
01723 890241
Store Website
4.25 miles

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SPAR Filey Service Station
Filey Service Station
Boak End
Lebberston
YO11 3NX
01723 586900
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dunslow Road Veterinary Surgery
Edison House Dunslow Road Eastfield Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3UT 01723 586392 hambridgevets@gmail.com Website 4.75 miles
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Filey Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Station Avenue Filey North Yorkshire YO14 9AH 01723 513119 6.03 miles

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Companion Care (Scarborough) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Seamer Road Retail Park Seamer Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4DH 01723 503 144 scarborough@companioncare.co.uk Website 6.32 miles

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Cundall &Amp; Duffy Veterinary Surgeons
156A Falsgrave Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 5BE 01723 375947 info@cundallduffyvets.co.uk Website 7.40 miles
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Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre
99 Scalby Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 5QL 01723 363006 info@swanzdale.co.uk Website 7.67 miles
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Alma Veterinary Surgery Ltd
11 Alma Square Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 1JR 01723 360484 admin@almavets.co.uk Website 7.75 miles
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We close 1-2pm. When closed, if urgent, call 01723360484 for duty vet.
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We close 1-2pm. When closed, if urgent, call 01723360484 for duty vet.
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We close 1-2pm. When closed, if urgent, call 01723360484 for duty vet.
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We close 1-2pm. When closed, if urgent, call 01723360484 for duty vet.
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We close 1-2pm. When closed, if urgent, call 01723360484 for duty vet.
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At other times in an emergency please ring our normal telephone number.
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We close 1-2pm. When closed, if urgent, call 01723360484 for duty vet.

Local Dog Walks

Burton Riggs Nature Reserve
A Large Area With Two Separate Lakes With The Layout Of A Number 8, Plenty Of Walking Space. Scarborough Lancashire 7.92 miles

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Forge Valley Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands In The North York Moors, Along A Wooden Boardwalk. A Great Walk To View Some Wildlife And Plants, Which Is Easily Accessible And Ideal For Walking Your Dog. YO12 5TB 8.02 miles From The A170 At East Ayton Follow Signs For Forge Valley.

Bempton Cliffs North Yorkshire
This Is A Gentle 3 Mile Walk From The Rspb Car Park At Bempton Cliffs. It's Ideal If You Want To Go For A Stroll While Your Bird Watching Partner Lingers At The Reserve Getting The Perfect Camera Angle. It Includes A Gravel Lane, Grassland And Cliff Top Path And Lots Of Sea Birds Safely Out Of Reach Of Dogs. Visitor Centre Cliff Ln Bridlington Lancashire YO15 1JF 10.46 miles Park In The Rspb Bempton Cliffs Car Park

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Fraisthorpe Beach Bridlington
Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.62 miles Fraisthorpe Beach, Bridlington

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Dalby Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Dalby Forest. The Woodcock Way Circular Walk Is Located Near Pickering, North Yorkshire, And Features Beautiful Wild Flowers. YO18 7LT 12.85 miles Follow The A169 Pickering To Whitby Road. Look Out For The Brown Tourist Signs.

Flamborough Head
This Walk Encompasses The Bracing Clifftop In The East Riding Of Yorkshire, At Flamborough Head. It Is A Relatively Short, Circular Coastal Walk. The Cliffs Themselves Provide Nesting Sites To Thousands Of Seabirds. You Will Also See Two Standing Lighthouse Towers, The Older Lighthouse Was Completed In 1674 And Is A Designated Grade Ii Listed Building. YO15 1AR 14.31 miles Take The B1255 North-East From Bridlington, Then Join Onto The B1259.

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