South Kilvington
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.248, -1.338 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 43 83 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
South Kilvington is a small village and civil parish a couple of miles north of Thirsk in North Yorkshire, set in gently rolling agricultural countryside. The settlement is characterised by stone cottages and farmhouses, narrow lanes and hedgerows, and it feels very much a rural community while remaining within easy reach of market‑town amenities.
Historically the name reflects its Old English roots and the village retains a handful of older buildings and a parish church that anchor local identity. The local economy remains largely agricultural with a fair number of residents commuting to nearby towns; socially it has a quiet, community‑minded feel with occasional village events and good access for walkers exploring nearby landscapes such as the Howardian Hills and North York Moors.
Postcode districts covering South Kilvington
Most populated places nearby
- York 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Middlesbrough 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Darlington 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Harrogate 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Billingham 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Yarm 17.4 miles28 km
- Guisborough 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Northallerton 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Ripon 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Knaresborough 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Thornbrough Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Thirsk Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- North Kilvington Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sowerby Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Thornton-le-Street Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Upsall Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Felixkirk Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Knayton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Carlton Miniott Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Knayton with Brawith Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Bagby Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in South Kilvington
YO7 2NA, YO7 2NZ, YO7 2NN, YO7 2NF, YO7 2NB, YO7 2NE, YO7 2NL, YO7 2LZ, YO7 2NG … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.5 miles47.4 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 2 miles3.1 km
- Northallerton Railway Station 7.2 miles11.5 km
Hotels near South Kilvington Ad
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Northallerton Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Stapylton Arms 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 2 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Katch 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Reubens 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Vale of York Restaurant and Rooms 2 miles3.3 km
Schools in South Kilvington
- South Kilvington C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Newby Hall Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 15.5 miles25 km
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.2 miles26 km