Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Ayton
In or near Great Ayton.
Great Ayton — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton · 1.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Ayton is a village located in Yorkshire, with a population of 4,518. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture, typical of the region. It serves as a local centre for surrounding agricultural activities and offers a glimpse into village life in Yorkshire.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4915, -1.1362
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Great Ayton
- Postcode
- TS9 6BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Population
- 4,518
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648172 (CC BY 4.0)
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Captain Cook's Schoolroom
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Great Ayton Friends' School
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Friends' School East Building
Cemeteries · 0.5 km
Captain Cook Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Ayton Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
St Margaret Clitherow's Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Great Ayton
Towns & cities · 0.7 km
Little Ayton
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Little Ayton
Villages · 1.1 km
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Captain Cook's Schoolroom
Captain Cook's Schoolroom — architectural structure in Great Ayton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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The Royal Oak Hotel
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
James Cook statue
James Cook statue — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · North East England
Great Ayton Friends' School
Great Ayton Friends' School in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Friends' School East Building
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Ayton?
- Great Ayton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 6BD), in the parish of Great Ayton.
- What is Great Ayton?
- Great Ayton — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Great Ayton?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS9 6BD.
- Is Great Ayton a protected site?
- Yes — Great Ayton is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Ayton?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 6BD.