Welcome to Towton

Towton is a small village located in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south-west of York and is known for its historical significance. The village is home to the site of the Battle of Towton, which took place on March 29, 1461, during the Wars of the Roses. This battle is considered to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on English soil, with an estimated 28,000 casualties. Today, the site of the battle is marked by a stone cross and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts.

In addition to its historical significance, Towton is also known for its picturesque countryside and charming village atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The village itself is home to a number of quaint cottages and traditional pubs, which offer a warm welcome to visitors. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular Christmas market and a summer fete.

Overall, Towton is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in history, nature, or traditional English village life. Its rich history and beautiful countryside make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring North Yorkshire. Whether you're interested in exploring the site of the Battle of Towton or simply enjoying a pint in a traditional pub, Towton has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Saxton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rick Weights	Dam Lane Saxton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9QF 1937557396 School Website
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Vikki Vaughan	London Road Barkston Ash Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9PS 01937557373 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Roberts	Station Road St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9JG 7866650126 School Website
Riverside School, Tadcaster Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Styles	Wetherby Road Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9JN 1937832899 School Website
Tadcaster Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Caroline Towler	Grange Avenue Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 8AN 1937833795 School Website
Tadcaster Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr A Parkinson	Toulston Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9NB 1937833466 School Website
Kirk Fenton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Williams	Main Street Church Fenton Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9RF 1937557228 School Website
Sherburn Hungate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Broom	North Crescent Sherburn-In-Elmet Leeds North Yorkshire LS25 6DD 1977682434 School Website
Aberford Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Crossley	School Lane Aberford Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 3BU 01132813302 School Website
Sherburn High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miriam Oakley	Garden Lane Sherburn-In-Elmet Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 6AS 1977682442 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 2.07 Miles

Church Fenton Station Road, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RA 2.35 Miles

Sherburn-In-Elmet Oak Terrace, Sherburn-In-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6DY 3.90 Miles

Micklefield Great North Road, Micklefield, West Yorkshire, LS25 4AQ 4.65 Miles

South Milford Milford Road, South Milford, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AA 4.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Calcaria Taxi And Mini Buses 01937 835205 19 West Mount, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9LB 1.99 Miles
Calcaria Taxis 01937 835205 9 Bridge Street, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AW 2.27 Miles
Dougies Executive Chauffeur Hire 01937 834921 20 Westfield Crescent, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JQ 2.41 Miles
Dougies Door To Door Private Hire 07795 086754 20 Westfield Crescent, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JQ 2.41 Miles
Tower Private Hire 01937 530967 13 Auster Bank View, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 8BA 2.75 Miles
J L Travel 01977 680600 12 Low Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6BG 3.80 Miles
Rumfords Private Hire 01977 689040 12 Low Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6BG 3.80 Miles
Oz Travel 01977 685555 Moor La Trading Est, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6ET 4.21 Miles
Bramham Private Hire 01937 541727 27 Lyndon Avenue, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RG 4.40 Miles
Minster Chauffeurs Ltd 01937 541081 23 Burns Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6TA 4.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Towton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stutton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkby Wharfe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windmill Rise Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saxton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garnet Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garnet Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Beeches Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulleskelf Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barkston Ash Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ulleskelf	The Methodist Chapel Ulleskelf Tadcaster North Yorkshire LS24 9DJ
Church Fenton	The Chapel Schoolroom Main Street Church Fenton Leeds North Yorkshire LS24 9PR
Tadcaster Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Crab Garth Tadcaster LS24 8HD
Tadcaster Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Crab Garth Tadcaster LS24 8HD
Tadcaster Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Crab Garth Tadcaster LS24 8HD

Local Stores

Sherburn-In-Elmet
22-30 Finkle Hill
Sherburn In Elmet
Leeds
North Yorkshire
LS25 6EA
01977 682432
Store Website
3.65 miles

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SPAR Sherburn
SPAR
9 Low Street
Sherburn In Elmet
LS25 6BG
01977 681388
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Calcaria Vet
2 Ingleby Drive Tadcaster Yorkshire LS24 8HW 01937 830832 calcariavet@hotmail.co.uk 2.68 miles

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Holmefield Veterinary Clinic Ltd
17 Finkle Hill Sherburn-In-Elmet Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 6EB 01977 684952 mail@holmefieldvets.com 3.58 miles

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Swift Referrals
Unit 706 Thorp Arch Estate Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 7GA 01937 374 888 info@swiftreferrals.co.uk Website 4.50 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Parkhill Vets Ltd
Bramham Croft Farm Clifford Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 6JQ 01937 582025 Website 4.51 miles

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The Hyperthyroid Cat Centre
Unit 432-433, Birch Park Street 7 Thorp Arch Estate Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 7FG 0345 544 4300 enquiries@hyperthyroidcatcentre.co.uk Website 4.67 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Westwood Veterinary Practice
Westwood House 106 High Street Boston Spa Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 6DR 01937 842210 bostonspa@westwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 7.65 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 9.46 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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Roundhay Park
Nice Walk Around The Lake Or In The Woods. Lakeside Cafe And Childrens Play Area. Most Paths Are Tarmac Except Around The Lake And In The Woods. Upper Lake Path Leeds LS8 2HH 9.51 miles

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Roundhay Park
A Walk Around Roundhay Park, In Leeds, West Yorkshire. Roundhay Park Is One Of The Biggest Parks In Europe, Covering More Than 700 Acres Of Parkland, Lakes, Woodland And Gardens. LS8 2HH 9.69 miles Roundhay Park Is Three Miles North Of Leeds City Centre.

Harewood
A Lovely Dog Walk, Lots Of Open Spaces For The Dogs To Run. A Easy Route, With A Couple Of Hills But Nothing Too Strenuous. As You Walk Down There Is A River For The Dogs To Cool Off In &Amp; Have A Swim. Then Follow The Path Up The Estate Road, You Will Reach The Deer Park. Parking Is Available In A Lay By Off Wike Lane. Harrogate Rd Wike Lane 10.11 miles

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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 11.50 miles

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