Stockton on the Forest

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Stockton on the Forest

Stockton on the Forest near York in N Yorkshire
Stockton on the Forest Credit: Alison Stamp

Stockton on the Forest is a picturesque village located in North Yorkshire, England. Situated just 5 miles east of the historic city of York, Stockton on the Forest is a charming rural community surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its traditional stone-built houses, quaint cottages, and historic church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Stockton on the Forest is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous scenic trails and bridleways to explore.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and medieval connections to nearby Fountains Abbey. Today, Stockton on the Forest is a peaceful and idyllic place to live, offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Stockton on the Forest Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.994969/-1.0025171 or Grid Reference SE6555. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stockton on the Forest near York in N Yorkshire
Stockton on the Forest
near York in N Yorkshire
Is it a tree? Mobile Phone Mast on the A64 Malton to York. Realistic, eh!
Is it a tree?
Mobile Phone Mast on the A64 Malton to York. Realistic, eh!
Highwayman Cafe, York On the A64 just NE of York - a welcome stop off for the hordes on the way to the coast on bank holiday!
Highwayman Cafe, York
On the A64 just NE of York - a welcome stop off for the hordes on the way to the coast on bank holiday!
Junction The junction between Rudcarr and Holtby Lane, near Holtby and Warthill.
Junction
The junction between Rudcarr and Holtby Lane, near Holtby and Warthill.
Fields Between Stockton on the Forest and Warthill.
Fields
Between Stockton on the Forest and Warthill.
York - Beechwood Grange Caravan Club Site The site is very level and well appointed. Handy for York via park and ride, retail therapy at Monks Cross and Designer Outlet and sight seeing on the Yorkshire Moors and Coast
York - Beechwood Grange Caravan Club Site
The site is very level and well appointed. Handy for York via park and ride, retail therapy at Monks Cross and Designer Outlet and sight seeing on the Yorkshire Moors and Coast
The Grange Farm The farm breeds horses and is on the approach road to beechwood Grange caravan site
The Grange Farm
The farm breeds horses and is on the approach road to beechwood Grange caravan site
Stockton on Forest Junction of the village street with Barr Lane (for which the OS has dreamed up a different name!).
Stockton on Forest
Junction of the village street with Barr Lane (for which the OS has dreamed up a different name!).
Stockton on Forest The not-very-exciting junction of Barr Lane (Crosslands Lane to the OS) with the A64.
Stockton on Forest
The not-very-exciting junction of Barr Lane (Crosslands Lane to the OS) with the A64.
Road to Holtby The edge of Turkers wood is on the left. Behind the camera is towards Heworth and Stockton on the Forest.
Road to Holtby
The edge of Turkers wood is on the left. Behind the camera is towards Heworth and Stockton on the Forest.
Stockton West Moor Taken from Holtby lane.
Stockton West Moor
Taken from Holtby lane.
Stockton on the Forest Hospital is to the right of the picture (out of shot).
Stockton on the Forest
Hospital is to the right of the picture (out of shot).
Stockton-on-the-Forest and Golf Course Taken from a balloon to the South on an early September evening.
Stockton-on-the-Forest and Golf Course
Taken from a balloon to the South on an early September evening.
Turkers Wood Turkers wood from Holtby Lane. Taken as I was sheltering from heavy rain.
Turkers Wood
Turkers wood from Holtby Lane. Taken as I was sheltering from heavy rain.
A64 from Stockton on the Forest Looking across a field to the A64 beyond from Stockton on the Forest.
A64 from Stockton on the Forest
Looking across a field to the A64 beyond from Stockton on the Forest.
Snowball Plantation Rhododendrons flowering at Snowball plantation, a Scout Association campsite to the north east of York.
Snowball Plantation
Rhododendrons flowering at Snowball plantation, a Scout Association campsite to the north east of York.
Straw bales off Rudcarr Lane Ruddcarr Lane runs out of Warthill.
Straw bales off Rudcarr Lane
Ruddcarr Lane runs out of Warthill.
Fourth Milestone Farm With sheepdog just in picture.
Fourth Milestone Farm
With sheepdog just in picture.
Show me another place!

Stockton on the Forest is located at Grid Ref: SE6555 (Lat: 53.994969, Lng: -1.0025171)

Division: North Riding

Unitary Authority: York

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

What 3 Words

///storm.pest.brick. Near Holtby, North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.994969,-1.0025171
Power: tower
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Post Box
Ele: 10.0000000
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: YO32 204D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Pub
The Fox Inn
Addr City: York
Addr Housenumber: 90
Addr Postcode: YO32 9UW
Addr Street: The Village
Addr Village: Stockton-on-the-Forest
Cuisine: steak_house
Ele: 10
Email: info@thefoxinnyork.co.uk
Food: yes
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-22:30
Phone: +441904400747
Real Ale: 2 beers
Website: https://www.thefoxinnyork.co.uk/
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Telephone
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Ele: 9.0000000
Phone: +44 1904 400311
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: YO32 523
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
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Bus Stop
Kings Moor Road
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
Website: http://deps.at/?32900759
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Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
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The Village Stores
Addr City: York
Addr Postcode: YO32 9UQ
Addr Street: The Village
Addr Suburb: Stockton-on-the-Forest
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 53.9937857/-1.0040711
Bus Stop
Stockton Primary School
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
Website: http://deps.at/?32900761
Lat/Long: 53.9976079/-0.9981412
Bus Stop
Stockton Primary School
Bus: yes
Departures Board: realtime
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Naptan NaptanCode: 32900634
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Website: http://deps.at/?32900634
Lat/Long: 53.9971033/-0.9987526
Power: tower
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Leisure: playground
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Addr City: Stockton-on-the-Forest
Addr Housenumber: 36
Addr Postcode: YO32 9UQ
Addr Street: The Village
Disused Amenity: doctors
Old Name: Stockton on the Forest Surgery
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Information: guidepost
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Bench
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Bench
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Bus Stop
Stockton Hall
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
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Public Transport: platform
Website: http://deps.at/?32900635
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Bench
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Bus Stop
Stockton Hall
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
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Naptan NaptanCode: 32900760
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Website: http://deps.at/?32900760
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Bench
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Church View Bed and Breakfast
Addr City: Stockton-on-the-Forest
Addr Housenumber: 87
Addr Postcode: YO32 9UP
Addr Street: The Village
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Lat/Long: 53.996422/-1.0003967
Bus Stop
Kings Moor Road
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
Website: http://deps.at/?32900636
Lat/Long: 53.9931148/-1.0060511
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