Bilton

Settlement in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Bilton

Bilton Church
Bilton Church Credit: Martin Norman

Bilton is a small village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated just 3 miles north of the town of Harrogate, it forms part of the larger urban area and is surrounded by scenic countryside. With a population of around 5,000 residents, Bilton maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is known for its charming character and traditional English architecture. The main street is lined with a mix of quaint stone-built cottages, Victorian houses, and more modern dwellings. Bilton also features a picturesque village green, providing a focal point for community events and gatherings.

The village offers a range of amenities to its residents, including several local shops, a post office, a library, and a community center. There are also two primary schools, Bilton Grange Primary and Woodfield Primary, serving the area.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Bilton is conveniently located near the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This makes it an ideal base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire, with opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Transportation options in Bilton are well-served, with regular bus services to Harrogate and other nearby towns. The village is also easily accessible by road, located just off the A61 road.

Overall, Bilton offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, with close proximity to both rural landscapes and urban amenities. Its strong sense of community and scenic surroundings make it an attractive place to live for residents of all ages.

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Bilton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.94766/-1.2767471 or Grid Reference SE4750. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bilton Church
Bilton Church
Across Tockwith airfield Looking across the old airfield at Tockwith. The business park can be seen on the far side. The airfield itself is now a driver training centre.
Across Tockwith airfield
Looking across the old airfield at Tockwith. The business park can be seen on the far side. The airfield itself is now a driver training centre.
Tockwith industrial estate One of the buildings on the former airfield at Tockwith.
Tockwith industrial estate
One of the buildings on the former airfield at Tockwith.
Tockwith Lane A street of houses in the village of Tockwith.
Tockwith Lane
A street of houses in the village of Tockwith.
Outskirts of Tockwith Leaving the village of Tockwith, heading for York.
Outskirts of Tockwith
Leaving the village of Tockwith, heading for York.
Opposite Marston Grange This land on 2nd July 1644 would have had the foot soldiers of the Parliamentarians gathered for the battle of Marston Moor that led Cromwell to victory over Prince Rupert. To the right of this picture and behind the camera would have been where Cromwell would have been along with a mounted section of Parliamentarians. The battle covered four gridsquares, those of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE4851">SE4851</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE4852">SE4852</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE4951">SE4951</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SE4952">SE4952</a> where an obelisk marks the spot.
Opposite Marston Grange
This land on 2nd July 1644 would have had the foot soldiers of the Parliamentarians gathered for the battle of Marston Moor that led Cromwell to victory over Prince Rupert. To the right of this picture and behind the camera would have been where Cromwell would have been along with a mounted section of Parliamentarians. The battle covered four gridsquares, those of SE4851, SE4852, SE4951 and SE4952 where an obelisk marks the spot.
Millfield Cottage On the Wetherby Road, Long Marston.
Millfield Cottage
On the Wetherby Road, Long Marston.
Encore Direct Plc This company undertakes high-tech printing operations.
Encore Direct Plc
This company undertakes high-tech printing operations.
Parish Church of Bilton-In-Ainsty The church dedicated to St Helen contains ancient stone carvings known as Sheela-na-gigs.
Parish Church of Bilton-In-Ainsty
The church dedicated to St Helen contains ancient stone carvings known as Sheela-na-gigs.
West Grange Looking north from the B1224 York to Wetherby road.
West Grange
Looking north from the B1224 York to Wetherby road.
J Revis & Sons Transport and warehousing company.
J Revis & Sons
Transport and warehousing company.
MWS Joinery Part of Horbury Group, which are involved in building products.
MWS Joinery
Part of Horbury Group, which are involved in building products.
Entrance to Bilton Grange
Entrance to Bilton Grange
Edge of the village Leaving Tockwith eastwards towards York.
Edge of the village
Leaving Tockwith eastwards towards York.
Lane on Marston Field, looking towards Tockwith Road, Long Marston This lane  bisects a field that is ploughed and weathered to the left (West) and has young cereal crops to the right (east).  Marston Field, south of Tockwith Road was the area where the Allied Forces (English Parliamentary and Scottish) formed to face the Royalist Forces, who assembled to the North of the Tockith Road prior to the Battle of Marston Moor in the English Civil War.  The top of the stone memorial to the battle (marked as an obelisk on OS maps) can be seen on the near horizon of Marston Field.
Lane on Marston Field, looking towards Tockwith Road, Long Marston
This lane bisects a field that is ploughed and weathered to the left (West) and has young cereal crops to the right (east). Marston Field, south of Tockwith Road was the area where the Allied Forces (English Parliamentary and Scottish) formed to face the Royalist Forces, who assembled to the North of the Tockith Road prior to the Battle of Marston Moor in the English Civil War. The top of the stone memorial to the battle (marked as an obelisk on OS maps) can be seen on the near horizon of Marston Field.
Village playground Tockwith near York.
Village playground
Tockwith near York.
Bridleway leading off Marston Road Bridleway heading south to Bilton in Ainsty Church
Bridleway leading off Marston Road
Bridleway heading south to Bilton in Ainsty Church
Access Lane to Marston Grange Access Lane leading off Tockwith Road
Access Lane to Marston Grange
Access Lane leading off Tockwith Road
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Bilton is located at Grid Ref: SE4750 (Lat: 53.94766, Lng: -1.2767471)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

Also known as: Bilton in Ainsty

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.94766,-1.2767471
Bilton in Ainsty
Is In: UK,Yorkshire
Place: village
Lat/Long: 53.9478807/-1.2768547
Bilton
Is In: North Yorkshire
Place: village
Lat/Long: 53.9443346/-1.2734072
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.9442925/-1.2730354
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 53.9484476/-1.2770182
Bus Stop
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNA00640
Naptan NaptanCode: 32000640
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 53.9476379/-1.2770638
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Lat/Long: 53.9442059/-1.2744031
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: YO26 230
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.94778/-1.276699
Bus Stop
Lat/Long: 53.94748/-1.2773964
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: Church Street, Bilton in Ainsty
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.9444492/-1.2755459
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