Welcome to Melmerby

Melmerby is a small village located in the district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which makes it an ideal location for those who love to explore the great outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. Melmerby is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

One of the main attractions of Melmerby is its proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, with rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and rugged moorland. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the park, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of Bolton Abbey and the impressive Aysgarth Falls.

Melmerby is a small village, but it has a strong sense of community. There are a number of local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including the Melmerby Scarecrow Festival, which sees the village decorated with a variety of scarecrows. The village also has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. Overall, Melmerby is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14.3°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Sharow Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Palmer	Berrygate Lane Sharow Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5BJ 01765604362 School Website
Queen Mary's School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Cameron	Baldersby Park Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3BZ 1845575000 School Website
North Stainley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Wallen	North Stainley Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3HT 01765635276 School Website
Cambian Spring Hill Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Campbell	Palace Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3HN 1765603320 School Website
Alanbrooke Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Keeley Ungerechts	Alanbrooke Barracks Topcliffe Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3SF 1845577474 School Website
Dishforth Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Lyon	Grange Close Dishforth Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 3LN 01845577206 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Infant And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Sanderson	Trinity Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AL 1765602858 School Website
Ripon Cathedral Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Holmes	Priest Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1LT 01765602355 School Website
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Allen	Church Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES 01765603232 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Sanderson	Church Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2ES 1765602858 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 5.42 Miles

Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 10.24 Miles

Knaresborough Station Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AA 12.32 Miles

Starbeck High Street, Starbeck, North Yorkshire, HG2 7JA 13.06 Miles

Harrogate Station Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1TE 13.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sharow Taxis 01765 606060 3 Orchard Close, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BE 3.20 Miles
P And P Cars 01765 608532 34 North Rd, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1JR 3.45 Miles
Dawsons Taxi 07971 023724 Darnborough Gate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2TF 3.63 Miles
A1 Cars 07710 832348 A/14 Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LF 3.76 Miles
Ripon City Market Taxis 01765 609909 Market Pl East, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1BP 3.90 Miles
Liams Taxis Of Thirsk 07970 304050 Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RJ 3.93 Miles
1-2 Call Private Hire 01845 578866 12 Cundall Avenue, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3QF 3.96 Miles
Bills Taxis 01765 600709 9 Lark Hill Crescent, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2HN 3.99 Miles
Kingdom Cabs 01765 777001 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 4.01 Miles
Kingdom Cars 07761 173461 9 Wellington St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1PH 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Melmerby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wath Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleton Quernhow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barker Industrial Estate (2Nd Aperture) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barker Business Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldersby Garth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldersby St James Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nunwick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Howgrave - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Catton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainton Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hutton Conyers Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skipton Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ainderby Quernhow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Orchards - Bcsc	Princess Close Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HZ
Gp Extended Access - Ripon 01765 690666	North House Surgery North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL
Ripon And Masham Hub 01765 690666	North House Surgery North St Ripon HG4 1HL
North House Surgery 01765 690666	North House Surgery North House, North Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 1HL
Dr Ingram & Ptrs 01765 692337	The Surgery 7-8 Park Street Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2AX

Local Stores

Clotherholme Road
32 Clotherholme Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 2DQ
01765 602872
Store Website
4.05 miles

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SPAR Ripon
BP Service Station
Broadway
Ripon
HG4 1HJ
01765 609572
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd
Bbp House, 14 Keld Close Barker Business Park Melmerby Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 5NB 01845 578710 vets@sandhillvet.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Mill Farm Studley Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2QR 01765 602396 admin@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 4.50 miles
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Sunley Raynes
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 645893 office@raftsolutions.co.uk Website 4.75 miles


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Sunley Raynes Farm
Galphay Lane Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3AJ 01765 602396 equine@bishoptonequinevets.co.uk Website 4.75 miles

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Medivet Ripon
110A Harrogate Road Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 2SD 01765 606960 ripon@medivet.co.uk Website 4.88 miles

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Bishopton Veterinary Group Ltd
Caxton Lodge Inspiration Way Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1TS 01845 405014 thirsk@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 5.93 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 6.09 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.66 miles

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Ripley Castle Dog Walk
Hollybank Lane In Ripley Offers A Scenic Walk That Takes You Around The Outside Of The Ripley Castle Walls. Ripley Castle Itself Unfortunately Cannot Allow Dogs Inside The Grounds Due To The Herd Of Deer That Live There, However The Walk Along Hollybank Lane Is A Fantastic Alternative. Oak Cottage Ripley Castle Estate Ripley Harrogate HG3 3AY 10.73 miles This Walk Is Down Hollybank Lane Which Takes You Around The Outside Of The Castle Walls.

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Nidd Gorge
Set In A Steep Wooded Valley, Nidd Gorge Has Over 140 Acres Of History. A Great Walk On The Northern Side Of The Woodland, Taking In The Dramatic Scenery Of The Wood And River. HG5 9HE 11.46 miles From The A1, Take Exit 47 Onto The A59 Towards Harrogate And York. Follow The A59 Over One Roundabout And At The Second Roundabout Take The Third Exit To Follow The A59. Continue Into Knaresborough And Onto High Street. From High Street, Take The B6165 Towards Ripley. After Around 1.5 Miles You Will Find The Car Park Just Before Scotton Drive.

Conyngham Hall Trail
Conygham Hall Trail Is A Real Treat. Riverside Walk Next To River Nidd Then Parts Woodland On Paths Or Off Trail. There Number Pathways. Conyngham Hall Business Centre Bond End Knaresborough Lancashire HG5 9AY 12.15 miles Opposite Mother Shiptons Cave

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Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 15.65 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	22.3°C	20.5°C	18.5°C	17.1°C	19.7°C	26°C	29.7°C	32.5°C	32.7°C	30.1°C	26.9°C	23.3°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	20.5°C	18.5°C	17.1°C	19.7°C	27.9°C	31.6°C	34.2°C	33.9°C	31.1°C	27.7°C	26°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23.1°C	21.7°C	20.4°C	19.2°C	21.7°C	28.3°C	32.3°C	33.7°C	33.4°C	30.7°C	28.2°C	22.7°C
Feels Like	25°C	21.7°C	20.4°C	19.2°C	21.7°C	30°C	34.3°C	35.5°C	34.8°C	31.8°C	29.2°C	23.2°C

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