Welcome to Wiganthorpe

Wiganthorpe is a small village located in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Howardian Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area. The village is also close to the historic city of York, which is a popular tourist destination.

The village of Wiganthorpe has a rich history, and there are many historic buildings in the area. One of the most notable buildings is the Wiganthorpe Hall, which was built in the 17th century. The hall is now a private residence, but it is still an impressive sight. Another historic building in the area is the St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is still in use today, and it is a popular destination for visitors to the area.

Wiganthorpe is a quiet and peaceful village, and it is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a small community, and there are a few local amenities, including a pub and a village hall. The village is also close to the market town of Malton, which has a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cafes. Overall, Wiganthorpe is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings.

Local Schools

School	Details
Terrington Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Moore	North Back Lane Terrington York North Yorkshire YO60 6NS 01653648340 School Website
Terrington Hall School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Simon Kibler	Terrington York North Yorkshire York North Yorkshire YO60 6PR 1653648227 School Website
Slingsby Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leigh Smith	The Green Slingsby York North Yorkshire YO62 4AA 01653628370 School Website
Sheriff Hutton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Stell	West End Sheriff Hutton York North Yorkshire YO60 6SH 01347878441 School Website
Welburn Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Thomson	Welburn York North Yorkshire YO60 7DX 01653618301 School Website
Foston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Moore	Foston York North Yorkshire YO60 7QB 01653618265 School Website
Amotherby Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Wanless	Meadowfield Amotherby Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6TG 01653693675 School Website
Stillington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Moore	Main Street Stillington York North Yorkshire YO61 1LA 01347810347 School Website
Ampleforth College Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Peter Roberts	Ampleforth York North Yorkshire YO62 4ER 1439766000
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gerard Eddy	Back Lane Ampleforth York North Yorkshire YO62 4DE 1439788340 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Malton Railway Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 7.76 Miles

Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 13.33 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 13.43 Miles

Thirsk Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4LS 16.60 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 16.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Five Star Travel 01439 770923 Hawthorn Cottage/Main St, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5JF 6.09 Miles
Executive Taxis 07808 056630 Stonehaven Cottages, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7PE 6.48 Miles
Airport Transfers York 01904 492838 32 York Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5UT 7.67 Miles
All Private Hire 01439 770981 14 The Croft, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7TA 7.68 Miles
121 Taxis 01653 690121 11 St. Michael St, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LJ 7.69 Miles
1St Car Leasing 0845 521 1646 River House, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7NR 7.70 Miles
Ryedale Taxis 01653 600026 Railway Station, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7PD 7.71 Miles
Rydale Taxis 01653 600026 Norton Road, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9RD 7.77 Miles
Jeb Taxis 01439 770536 60 Bondgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EZ 7.79 Miles
Car Leasing Uk 01653 604300 Third Floor, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7DP 7.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scackleton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Terrington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coulton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ganthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hovingham Village Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skewsby Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fryton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whenby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slingsby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cawton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coneysthorpe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stearsby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Howard House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steeplechase Gilling East Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Terrington Surgery 01653 648260	Terrington Surgery Terrington York North Yorkshire YO60 6PS
Hovingham	The Surgery High Street Hovingham York North Yorkshire YO62 4LA
Ampleforth College Jnr School	St. Martins Ampleforth Gilling Castle Gilling East York North Yorkshire YO62 4HP
Stillington Surgery 01347 810332	The Surgery North Back Lane Stillington, York YO61 1LL
Ampleforth College Surgery	Ampleforth College Ampleforth Malton York North Yorkshire YO62 4ER

Local Stores

Helmsley
3-4 Market Place
Helmsley
York
North Yorkshire
YO62 5BH
01439 770253
Store Website
7.79 miles

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SPAR Kirkbymoorside
22
Market Place
Kirkbymoorside
YO62 6DA
01751 431176
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Poultry Health Services
Castle House 14 Dale Road Sheriff Hutton North Yorkshire YO60 6RZ 01347 878931 sheriffhutton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 4.22 miles
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Station House Vets
Teal House Welburn York North Yorkshire YO60 7EP 01653 618303 admin@stationhousevets.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
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Equine Reproductive Services (Uk) Ltd
Trigger Castle Braygate Street Swinton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6QT 01653668190 office@ersvet.co.uk Website 5.61 miles

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Castle Farm Vets
Unit 5 Enterprise Business Park York Road Industrial Estate Malton North Yorkshire YO17 6AB 6.81 miles


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Minster Veterinary Practice, Mount Branch
Middlecave House 89 Middlecave Road Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7NQ 01653 600079 mountvet@btconnect.com Website 7.24 miles
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Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic
38 The Village Strensall York North Yorkshire YO32 5XR 01904 490055 office@battleflatts.co.uk 7.33 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Castle Howard Arboretum
Unnamed Road Lancashire 3.00 miles

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Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Bankrievaulx Helmsley Lancashire 9.55 miles

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River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 10.15 miles

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Beningbrough Hall
A Fantastic Circular, River Walk With Views Across The Parkland And To The Hall, Taking In The River, Woodlands And The Wider Estate. YO30 1DD 12.37 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

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 12.68 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 14.36 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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