Village Information
Local Amenities and Services
Information about local amenities and services
We have tried to provide information about amenities in and around that village that are not necessarily easy to find on the Internet. Please email the editor if you there is other information you would like to see listed.
Bins and recycling
Bins are emptied and recycling is collected on alternate Wednesdays. See the bin collection calendar for your address at www.northyorks.gov.uk/bin-calendar/lookup
Bus
East Yorkshire Buses, numbers 82 and 83.
Timetable: eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/services/EY/82
Please be aware that we can’t guarantee that our links go to the most up to date information, so if in doubt, do an Internet search for services.
Council
Our council is North Yorkshire Council, a unitary authority that replaces the old NY district councils. Use the NYC website for planning issues.
Dentist
An Internet search is your best option.
Doctors
Church Lane, Boroughbridge, YO51 9BD
Phone: 01423 322309
Exercise classes (in the Village Hall)
Pilates with Marion – 07909 562114
Tuesday 4 – 5 pm and 6 – 7 pm
Yoga with Fiona Edwards – 07561 327154
Wednesday 6 – 7 pm
Household waste recycling centres
- Harrogate Household Waste Recycling Centre, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG3 1DE
- Ripon Household Waste Recycling Centre, Dallamires Crescent, Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
- West Harrogate Household Waste Recycling Centre, Penny Pot Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2SN
- Tholthorpe Household Waste Recycling Centre, Flawith Lane, Tholthorpe, YO61 1SG
For opening times see: www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/household-waste-recycling-centres
Library – Boroughbrige
Opening times: www.northyorks.gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/libraries
Shopping
The nearest town is Boroughbridge with an excellent range of local shops. You can use this web page to search for local businesses: www.boroughbridge.org.uk.
The nearest supermarket is at Boroughbridge.
Sports field and play area
There is a cricket pitch and pavilion, tennis courts, boule pitch and children’s play area located in the old quarry at the top of the hill in Grafton.
Trains
The closest trains stations are:
- Cattal (11 mins drive from here) (free parking): regular service to either York (20 – 24 mins) or Leeds, and beyond.
- Pannal (22 mins drive from here) (pay parking): this is a quicker option to get to Leeds (30 mins) and beyond.
- York (31 mins and 15 mls drive from here): east coast mainline trains.
- Thirsk (24 mins and 16 mls drive from here): east coast mainline trains. Probably quicker than going into York? Parking less expensive than York.
Local police
Dial 101 for non-emergencies
(Boroughbridge police station is now closed. Local officers are based at Knaresborough)
Local walk
Explore the village and beautiful surrounding area on this 3 ml (5 km) self-guided walk.
The walk display panel is located next to the post box in Grafton.
