Knaresborough
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.008, -1.465 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 35 56 |
| Population: | 14,740 |
| Dialling code: | 01423 (Boroughbridge) |
Knaresborough sits on the bend of the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, England, and is famous for its steep, wooded Nidd Gorge, an impressive railway viaduct and the romantic ruins of Knaresborough Castle that look down over the town. The river and cliffs give the place a strong sense of place, with riverside walks, stone bridges and riverside cafés drawing day visitors as well as locals.
Historically a medieval market and spa town, Knaresborough still hosts a busy market and attractions such as Mother Shipton's Cave and the quirky Petrifying Well, while the eccentric annual Bed Race is a highlight of the social calendar. The local economy leans on tourism, small independent shops and hospitality, with many residents commuting to nearby Harrogate and Leeds, so it mixes a village atmosphere with easy links to larger urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Knaresborough
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Bradford 19.4 miles31.2 km
- York 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Wakefield 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Harrogate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Castleford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Morley 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Dewsbury 23 miles37 km
- Batley 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Keighley 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Pontefract 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Yeadon 13 miles20.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Knaresborough West Ward 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Knaresborough Built-up area 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Knaresborough East Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Scriven Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Fairfax & Starbeck Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Plompton Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Goldsborough Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Farnham Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Scotton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- High Harrogate & Kingsley Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ferrensby Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Knaresborough
HG5 8DL, HG5 0BG, HG5 0DS, HG5 0NH, HG5 8DZ, HG5 0HR, HG5 8DD, HG5 8BT, HG5 0DQ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 34.7 miles55.8 km
- Knaresborough Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Starbeck Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 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 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Saw Wood Forest 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Clayton Wood Forest 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Spring Wood Forest 13 miles20.9 km
- Daffy Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Bewerley Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Esholt Priory Historic site 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 15.1 miles24.2 km