Hampsthwaite
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.015, -1.605 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 25 57 |
| Population: | 923 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Hampsthwaite is a compact stone-built village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, set on the banks of the River Nidd close to the western fringes of Nidderdale AONB. The setting gives a mix of river valley scenery and farmed land, with a village green, traditional pubs and a compact historic core that reflects rural Yorkshire character rather than any big urban development.
Locally the community revolves around the primary school, village hall and church, and the economy is a blend of agriculture and people who commute into nearby towns such as Harrogate or further afield to Leeds. There’s a quiet social life of fetes, clubs and conservation interests, and the location makes it popular with walkers and those seeking a rural base within easy reach of larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Hampsthwaite
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Bradford 16.9 miles27.2 km
- York 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Wakefield 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Harrogate 3 miles4.8 km
- Halifax 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Castleford 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Morley 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Dewsbury 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Batley 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Keighley 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Yeadon 10.6 miles17.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Hampsthwaite Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Killinghall, Hampsthwaite & Saltergate Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Felliscliffe Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Killinghall Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Birstwith Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clint cum Hamlets Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Coppice Valley & Duchy Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Haverah Park Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ripley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Bilton Grange & New Park Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Nidd Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Hampsthwaite
HG3 2EW, HG3 2ER, HG3 2FJ, HG3 2BU, HG3 2EH, HG3 2LZ, HG3 2HL, HG3 2EN, HG3 2EB … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.9 miles56.2 km
- Harrogate Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Hornbeam Park Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Hampsthwaite Ad
- The Inn South Stainley 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Lodge 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Studley Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.4 km
- West Park Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Pine Marten by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Harrogate 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- White Hart Hotel & Apartments 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Harrogate Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Yorkshire Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
Schools in Hampsthwaite
- Hampsthwaite C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Newby Hall Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles14 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Spring Wood Forest 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 12 miles19.4 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 12 miles19.4 km
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Saw Wood Forest 13.9 miles22.3 km