Hampsthwaite
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.021, -1.594 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 26 58 |
| Population: | 923 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Hampsthwaite is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England, set on the banks of the River Nidd at the edge of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies a few miles from Harrogate and Knaresborough, so it’s popular with walkers, cyclists and people who commute into nearby towns but prefer a rural base.
The village has a compact historic centre of stone houses, a primary school, a couple of pubs and small shops, and a strong local community spirit. Surrounding farmland still reflects its agricultural roots, while conservation designations and attractive river valley scenery help keep Hampsthwaite’s village character and draw visitors for short walks and local events.
Postcode districts covering Hampsthwaite
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 15.2 miles
- Bradford 17.4 miles
- York 21.1 miles
- Wakefield 23.8 miles
- Harrogate 2.9 miles
- Halifax 23.1 miles
- Castleford 23 miles
- Morley 18.6 miles
- Dewsbury 22.9 miles
- Batley 20.6 miles
- Keighley 16.4 miles
- Yeadon 11.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate Ward 1 mile
- Killinghall Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Clint cum Hamlets Parish 1.6 miles
- Birstwith Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ripley Parish 1.9 miles
- Felliscliffe Parish 2.1 miles
- Coppice Valley & Duchy Ward 2.1 miles
- Bilton Grange & New Park Ward 2.2 miles
- Nidd Parish 2.3 miles
- Haverah Park Parish 2.8 miles
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 2.9 miles
- Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Hampsthwaite
HG3 2EN, HG3 2BH, HG3 2FJ, HG3 2GL, HG3 2FZ, HG3 2GN, HG3 2HH, HG3 2DQ, HG3 2EG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 11 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.4 miles
- Harrogate Railway Station 3 miles
- Hornbeam Park Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Hampsthwaite Ad
- The Yorkshire 4 2.9 miles
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 2.7 miles
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Harrogate 4 2.9 miles
- The Crown Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Wellington Inn 4 4.6 miles
- The West Park Hotel 4 3 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate - Majestic Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles
- The Studley Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Cairn Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Travelodge Harrogate 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Hampsthwaite
- Hampsthwaite C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.2 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 7.5 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- Bewerley Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 12.3 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 12.4 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 12.5 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 12.6 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 13.8 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 14 miles