Knaresborough
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.01, -1.464 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 35 57 |
| Population: | 14,740 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Knaresborough is a picturesque historic market town in North Yorkshire, England, set dramatically on a loop of the River Nidd. The town is dominated by the ruins of Knaresborough Castle perched on a cliff, a striking Victorian viaduct and steep riverside terraces; nearby attractions include Mother Shipton's Cave and the Petrifying Well. Its position close to Harrogate and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales gives a mix of attractive countryside and commuter links to larger centres such as Leeds.
The town retains a strong market-town feel with independent shops, tea rooms and an active tourist trade, while local services and small businesses form the economic backbone. Knaresborough has a lively cultural calendar and is famous locally for the quirky annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race, a community-led event that underlines its blend of historic charm and spirited social life.
Postcode districts covering Knaresborough
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Bradford 19.6 miles31.5 km
- York 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Wakefield 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Harrogate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Castleford 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Morley 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Dewsbury 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Batley 21 miles33.9 km
- Keighley 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Pontefract 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Yeadon 13.1 miles21.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Knaresborough West Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Knaresborough East Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Scriven Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Fairfax & Starbeck Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Farnham Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Plompton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Goldsborough Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Scotton Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Ferrensby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- High Harrogate & Kingsley Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bilton & Nidd Gorge Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Knaresborough
HG5 0BB, HG5 8HQ, HG5 0DP, HG5 9ES, HG5 8PJ, HG5 0DJ, HG5 0QE, HG5 0HN, HG5 9LX … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.5 miles55.6 km
- Knaresborough Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Starbeck Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
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Schools in Knaresborough
- Aspin Park Academy Primary
- King James's School Secondary
- Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Meadowside Academy Primary
- St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Primary
- The Forest School Special
Local points of interest
- Newby Hall Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.8 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Saw Wood Forest 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Spring Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.9 miles24 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 15.2 miles24.5 km