Welcome to Gowthorpe

Gowthorpe is a small village located in the district of Selby, North Yorkshire. The village is situated on the A19 road, which connects York and Selby. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Gowthorpe is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Gowthorpe Hall. The hall was built in the 17th century and is now used as a residential care home. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including the 18th century Gowthorpe Manor and the 19th century Gowthorpe House.

Despite its small size, Gowthorpe has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Overall, Gowthorpe is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Rubicon Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Morton	Raincliffe Street Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4AN 01609533951
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 Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Clennan	Flaxley Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4DL 1757702464 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
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hughes	Thomas Street Barlby Road Barlby Bridge Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5AA 01757703650 School Website
Selby Longmans Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jan Elcock	Myrtle Avenue Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9BG 01757706841 School Website
Brayton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Al Moon	Doncaster Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9QS 1757707731 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Robertson	Baffam Lane Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9AX 1757706616 School Website
Barwic Parade Community Primary School Selby Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Dixon	Barwic Parade Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8DJ 01757705591 School Website
Brayton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Allyson Buckton	Brayton Lane Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9DZ 1757704308 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Selby Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 0.52 Miles

Hensall Station Road, Hensall, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 0QN 6.04 Miles

Wressle Station Road, Wressle, North Yorkshire, YO8 6ES 6.24 Miles

Snaith Selby Road, Snaith, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 9HX 6.53 Miles

Sherburn-In-Elmet Oak Terrace, Sherburn-In-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6DY 6.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Selby Cabs 07826 559373 Micklegate, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4EA 0.36 Miles
C And S Travel 07792 386051 Primrose Grove, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4XS 0.44 Miles
Air Travel Selby 01757 701717 21, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4XT 0.50 Miles
Roy's Taxis 01757 703057 8 Hunters Way, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AE 0.51 Miles
Station And Selby Taxis 01757 212285 Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 0.52 Miles
Station Cars 01757 702567 Station Rd, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW 0.52 Miles
Thorpe Cars 01757 705756 Unit 11/Prospect Centre/Prospect Way, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8BD 0.58 Miles
Z Cars 01757 709322 21 Carr Street, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8AW 1.00 Miles
A2b Minibus 01757 629111 Selby Office, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8AU 1.01 Miles
Toadstool Cabs 07973 828017 Middlebrook Gardens, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9SY 1.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gowthorpe Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Gowthorpe Right 2Nd Aperture Stamped Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Flaxley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portholme Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brayton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
James Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Market Cross Indoor Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Selby Do Business Box Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Millgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selby Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Charles Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ousegate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Posterngate Surgery 01757 702561	Posterngate Surgery Portholme Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4QH
Portholme Road, Selby - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Portholme Road Selby YO8 4QH
Beech Tree Surgery 01757 703933	Beech Tree Surgery 68 Doncaster Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9AJ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR AMDK Services LTD
37
Sandylands Road
Sandylands
Kendal
LA9 6EU
01757213154
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetcare
22B Church Hill Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4PL 0800 689 3109 vetcareyork@gmail.com Website 0.43 miles

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The Dam Veterinary Centre
184 Leeds Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4JQ 01757 703401 enquiries.thedam@cvsvets.com 0.69 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 0.87 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Selby Business Park Bawtry Road Selby North Yorkshire YO8 8NB Website 0.99 miles


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Holmefield Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Brayton Lane Brayton Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9DZ 01757 705562 mail@holmefieldvets.com Website 1.20 miles
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The Horse Vet
North House Farm Skipwith Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5SQ 07917 684675 charlotte@thehorsevet.co.uk Website 5.02 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 9.36 miles

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 11.13 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 11.19 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 13.06 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 15.17 miles

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Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 16.14 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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