Hampsthwaite
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.021, -1.594 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles24.5 km
- Bradford 17.4 miles28 km
- York 21.1 miles34 km
- Wakefield 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Harrogate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Halifax 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Castleford 23 miles36.9 km
- Morley 18.6 miles30 km
- Dewsbury 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Batley 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Keighley 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Yeadon 11.1 miles17.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Killinghall Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Clint cum Hamlets Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Birstwith Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ripley Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Felliscliffe Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Coppice Valley & Duchy Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Bilton Grange & New Park Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Nidd Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Haverah Park Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Hampsthwaite
HG3 2EQ, HG3 2BH, HG3 2FS, HG3 2BN, HG3 2FZ, HG3 2WY, HG3 2DQ, HG3 2HG, HG3 2EL … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 11 miles17.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.4 miles55.4 km
- Harrogate Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Hornbeam Park Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Hampsthwaite Ad
- The Inn South Stainley 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Lodge 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Studley Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.3 km
- West Park Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- The Pine Marten by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Harrogate 4 3 miles4.8 km
- White Hart Hotel & Apartments 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Harrogate Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
Schools in Hampsthwaite
- Hampsthwaite C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Newby Hall Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Spring Wood Forest 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Saw Wood Forest 14 miles22.5 km