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 miles
- Middlesbrough 22.2 miles
- Darlington 21.4 miles
- Harrogate 19.6 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 22.3 miles
- Billingham 24.7 miles
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20.3 miles
- Yarm 17.4 miles
- Guisborough 22.5 miles
- Northallerton 7.5 miles
- Ripon 10.9 miles
- Knaresborough 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thornbrough Parish 0.7 miles
- Thirsk Built-up area 1.2 miles
- North Kilvington Parish 1.4 miles
- Sowerby Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Thornton-le-Street Parish 1.9 miles
- Upsall Parish 2 miles
- Felixkirk Parish 2 miles
- Knayton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Carlton Miniott Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Knayton with Brawith Parish 2.5 miles
- Bagby Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in South Kilvington
YO7 2NY, YO7 2LY, YO7 2NN, YO7 2ND, YO7 2NZ, YO7 2NL, YO7 2LR, YO7 2NG, YO7 2LZ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.4 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 29.5 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 2 miles
- Northallerton Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near South Kilvington Ad
- Old Oak Tree 5 0.4 miles
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 1.1 miles
- The Carpenters Arms 5 2.2 miles
- OYO White Horse Lodge Hotel, East Thirsk 2 miles
- Kings Arms 4 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn Thirsk 3 2.4 miles
- The Kings Arms 3 3.3 miles
- West Acre Lodge 4 3.4 miles
- The Bay Horse Country Inn 4 6.7 miles
- Morndyke Shepherds' Huts 3.5 3.9 miles
Schools in South Kilvington
- South Kilvington C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles
- Newburgh Priory Country house 8.2 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 9.2 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 10.7 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 11 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 11.5 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 13.7 miles
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 15.5 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.8 miles
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 16.2 miles