Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Ayton
Great Ayton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Ayton is accessible via the nearest railway station, Great Ayton, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TS9.
About
Great Ayton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,451 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 4,454 people. Address: TS9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.4957°, -1.1292°.
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Summary from the official site
Great Ayton is a historic village located in North Yorkshire, known for its scenic setting along the River Leven. The village has ancient origins, featuring several Neolithic sites and a mention in the Domesday Book.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Great Ayton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The River Leven (a tributary of the River Tees) flows through the village, which lies just north of the North York Moors. According to the 2021 Census, the parish has a population of 4,346.
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Background
History
In the 18th and 19th centuries Great Ayton was a centre for the industries of weaving, tanning, brewing, and tile making. along with ironstone, jet and alum from the Cleveland Hills. Great Ayton was home to the Great Ayton Friends' School run by the Quakers, from 1841 until it closed in 1997. The village serves as the base for Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Hambleton District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4957, -1.1292
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Great Ayton
- Postcode
- TS9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Population
- 4,454
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.great-ayton.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1616712 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Ayton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: High Street - geograph.org.uk - 438394.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Great Ayton
Villages · 0.7 km
Langbaurgh Ridge
National parks · 0.7 km
The Royal Oak Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
Captain Cook's Schoolroom
Museums · 0.9 km
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
Museums · 0.9 km
James Cook statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Friends' School East Building
Cemeteries · 0.9 km
Great Ayton Friends' School
Other places · 0.9 km
Great Ayton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.1 km
Langbaurgh
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Captain Cook Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Ayton Hall
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Great Ayton is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 4,454. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,454
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
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Things to see in Great Ayton
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Great Ayton →
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ayton Hall
Ayton Hall — house in Great Ayton, Hambleton, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook's Monument
Captain Cook's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook's Schoolroom
Captain Cook's Schoolroom — architectural structure in Great Ayton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Percy Cross
Percy Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Baysdale Abbey
Baysdale Abbey — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tumulus;Chambered Cairn
Tumulus;Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Ayton Iron Age Enclosure
Great Ayton Iron Age Enclosure — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gribdale Gate
Gribdale Gate — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Percy Rigg Cross
Percy Rigg Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kildale Hall Garth
Kildale Hall Garth — scheduled monument-listed manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Baysdale Abbey Bridge
Baysdale Abbey Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
James Cook statue
James Cook statue — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hudson Air Crash
Hudson Air Crash — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook Memorial
Captain Cook Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kildale Camping & Barn
Kildale Camping & Barn — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Angrove Country Park
Angrove Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Easby Castle Motte
Easby Castle Motte — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brown Hill
Brown Hill — mountain in england yorkshire. Elevation: 278 m.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 4National parks · North East England
Langbaurgh Ridge
Langbaurgh Ridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook's Schoolroom
Captain Cook's Schoolroom — architectural structure in Great Ayton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
James Cook statue
James Cook statue — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Great Ayton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Angrove Country Park
Angrove Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kildale Camping & Barn
Kildale Camping & Barn — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Southview Farm Campsite
Southview Farm Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Holiday Lodge Park
Holiday Lodge Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Queen's Head Public House
The Queen's Head Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
The Dudley Arms Public House
The Dudley Arms Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Stainton Public House
The Stainton Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
The Bay Horse Inn
The Bay Horse Inn in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Ayton?
- Great Ayton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9), in the parish of Great Ayton.
- What is Great Ayton?
- Great Ayton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Ayton?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS9.
- Is Great Ayton a protected site?
- Yes — Great Ayton is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Great Ayton free to visit?
- Yes, Great Ayton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Ayton?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9.