Hambleton
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.77, -1.164 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 55 30 |
| Population: | 1,749 |
| Dialling code: | 01757 (Selby) |
Hambleton is a largely rural area in North Yorkshire, England, centred on classic market towns such as Northallerton and Thirsk. The district stretches from the low-lying Vale of York up to the wooded escarpment of the Hambleton Hills, the western edge of the North York Moors, with popular viewpoints at Sutton Bank and the Kilburn White Horse.
Historically the area has strong agricultural roots and market traditions, with local economies built around farming, food producers, small industry and growing rural tourism; Thirsk’s veterinary museum celebrating the work of James Herriot is a well‑known cultural draw. There are also medieval and later historic layers to explore - for example the 12th‑century Battle of the Standard near Northallerton - while country pursuits, walking and local festivals remain important to community life.
Postcode districts covering Hambleton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 15.9 miles
- Bradford 24.6 miles
- York 13.4 miles
- Rotherham 24.9 miles
- Doncaster 17.2 miles
- Wakefield 15.4 miles
- Harrogate 21.7 miles
- Scunthorpe 24.7 miles
- Barnsley 18.9 miles
- Castleford 8.1 miles
- Morley 17.9 miles
- Dewsbury 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gateforth Parish 1.2 miles
- Thorpe Willoughby & Hambleton Ward 1.5 miles
- Thorpe Willoughby Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hillam Parish 2.4 miles
- Monk Fryston Parish 2.4 miles
- Biggin Parish 2.5 miles
- West Haddlesey Parish 2.6 miles
- Selby West Ward 2.7 miles
- Burn Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Monk Fryston and Hillam Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Brayton Built-up area 3 miles
- Birkin Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Hambleton
YO8 9JT, YO8 9GJ, YO8 9JR, YO8 9GY, YO8 9HT, YO8 9QW, YO8 9UF, YO8 9YA, YO8 9JF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 20.9 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 21.3 miles
- Sherburn-in-Elmet Railway Station 3.4 miles
- South Milford Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels near Hambleton Ad
- Owl, Hambleton by Marston's Inns 4 0.2 miles
- Bay Horse Hotel 4.1 miles
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 9.2 miles
- Loftsome Bridge Hotel 9.7 miles
- The Wishingwell 3 4 miles
- The Parsonage Hotel & Spa 4 8.9 miles
- Kings Croft Hotel 9.1 miles
- Best Western Plus Milford Hotel 3 6 miles
- Hazlewood Castle & Spa 4 8.5 miles
- Comus Inn 6.6 miles
Schools in Hambleton
- Hambleton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 5.7 miles
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 5.7 miles
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 6.1 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 11.6 miles
- York Racecourse Recreation 12 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 12.3 miles
- Wentworth College College 12.9 miles
- Hampole Priory Historic site 12.9 miles
- University of York University 13 miles
- Stanley Library Library 13.4 miles
- National Railway Museum Museum 13.4 miles