Welcome to Middleham

Middleham is a small market town located in the heart of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. The town is famous for its rich history, particularly its association with Richard III, who spent much of his childhood at Middleham Castle. The castle, which dates back to the 12th century, is now a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Middleham is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the 14th-century church of St. Mary and the 17th-century Middleham House.

Despite its small size, Middleham has a thriving community and a range of amenities. The town has a number of shops, including a bakery, a butcher, and a post office, as well as several pubs and restaurants. There is also a primary school, a doctor's surgery, and a community centre, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. Middleham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding in the area.

Middleham is a charming and picturesque town that offers a glimpse into North Yorkshire's rich history and rural way of life. Whether you're interested in exploring the town's historic buildings, enjoying the stunning countryside, or simply soaking up the atmosphere in one of its many pubs or restaurants, Middleham has something to offer everyone. With its friendly community and range of amenities, it's no wonder that Middleham is such a popular destination for visitors to the region.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4°C

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Wind: 13.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Middleham Church Of England Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Park Lane Middleham North Yorkshire DL8 4QX 01969623592 School Website
Spennithorne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR 01969623474 School Website
Leyburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Beveridge	Wensleydale Avenue Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SD 1969623187 School Website
The Wensleydale School And Sixth Form Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Polley	Richmond Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5HY 01969622244 School Website
Hunton And Arrathorne Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samuel Donaldson	Hunton Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1QB 01677450342 School Website
Aysgarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Jonathon Anderson	Newton-Le-Willows Bedale North Yorkshire DL8 1TF 1677450240
Carnagill Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Newport	Leadmill Estate Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 3HN 1748833622 School Website
Thornton Watlass Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wood	Thornton Watlass Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4AH 01677422685 School Website
West Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	West Burton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4JY 01969650331 School Website
Catterick Garrison Le Cateau Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Mottram	Brough Road Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 4ED 01748832292 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Northallerton Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AN 15.16 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 18.17 Miles

Darlington Bank Top, Darlington, Durham, DL1 4AA 19.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 0.49 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 1.03 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 1.85 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 5.33 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 7.58 Miles
Garrison Cars 01748 836666 S View, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7QH 7.69 Miles
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd 01609 772295 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 8.67 Miles
Coopers Cabs 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 8.67 Miles
Taxis R Us 01677 424252 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 8.67 Miles
Hello Taxis And Coopers 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 8.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Middleham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Estate Middleham - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Busks Middleham - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spennithorne Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harmby - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wensleydale Caravan Park - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leyburn Business Park Collection Today available until:07:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
East Witton - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Matthews Terrace - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brentwood - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Square Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thornborough Hall Leyburn Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Richmond Road - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tupgill Park - D Collection Today available until:08:00 Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dale Grove Leyburn - D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gp Extended Hours Service 2 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Leyburn Medical Practice 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Catterick Medical Centre	Catterick Medical Centre Ava Road Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 3PZ
Vimy Medical Centre	Vimy Medical Centre Training Centre Scotton Road Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 3PS
Rru Catterick	Rru Catterick Catterick Leisure Centre Gough Road Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 3EL

Local Stores

Leyburn
11 Market Place
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 5BG
01969 622140
Store Website
1.85 miles

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SPAR Catterick
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Hildyard Row
Catterick Garrison
Catterick
DL9 4DH
01748 833641
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Unit 3, Herriot Court Leyburn Business Park Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 1.50 miles

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Yoredale Vets
Unit 1/2 Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 623024 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 1.50 miles
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 3.15 miles

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Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 3.90 miles
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Yoredale Vets
High Burton Masham Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 4BS 01765 689422 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 6.97 miles
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Catterick Garrison Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 7A Princes Retail Park Catterick North Yorkshire DL9 3EN catterick@vets4pets.com 7.00 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 7.12 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 7.16 miles

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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 9.12 miles

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 14.85 miles

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Studley Royal Deer Park
Walk Through Deer Park, Possible Encounters With Deer Of Varying Sizes. Chair Walk Ripon Lancashire HG4 3DY 14.97 miles Studley Royal Car Park Is Accessible Through Studley Roger Village

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Grass Wood Nature Reserve
Take A Walk Around One Of The Many Trails In Grass Wood Nature Reserve, Which Has Cool Woodland And Streams For Your Dog To Enjoy! BD23 5NE 16.56 miles From The B6265 In Grassington Take Wood Lane On Your Right And Travel North. Follow This For One Mile, The Nature Reserve Lies Alongside The Grassington And Conistone Minor Road.

Weather Forecast

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