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Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber

South Kilvington

Free admission

South Kilvington — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

South Kilvington, towns & cities in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Thirsk · 2.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit South Kilvington, the nearest railway station is Thirsk, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is YO7 2NZ, and entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

South Kilvington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 438 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 231 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2500°, -1.3488°.

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From the Wikipedia article

South Kilvington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated just off the A19, about one mile north of Thirsk.

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Background

History

The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Cheluitun in the Yarlestre hundred. The entry refers to the area around North Kilvington that was owned by Earl Edwin at the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, and then granted to the Crown. During the 13th century, the lands became the demesne of Roger de Mowbray and around 1637, after many lands had been divided, the lord of the manor was Sir Arthur Ingram. Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland was supposedly killed here in 1489 by a mob of protesters against taxation. Thornbrough House in the parish of South Kilvington was home to Matthew Carter, who died there in 1666 at the reported age of 112. His life would have spanned the…

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Coordinates
54.2500, -1.3488
Parish
South Kilvington
Postcode
YO7 2NZ
Parliamentary constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Population
231
Nearest railway station
Thirsk2.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

South Kilvington is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 231. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
231
Constituency
Thirsk and Malton

Things to see in South Kilvington

75 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in South Kilvington

Kirby Knowle Castle📷 3

Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber

Kirby Knowle Castle

Kirby Knowle Castle — house on the site of a castle in Kirby Knowle, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Market Clock📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Market Clock

Market Clock is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org
Mill Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mill Bridge

Mill Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org
New Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

New Bridge

New Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org
Sowerby War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sowerby War Memorial

Sowerby War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕stoswaldsowerby.org.uk
St Oswald's Church📷 5

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

St Oswald's Church

St Oswald's Church — church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Freestoswaldsowerby.org.uk
Thirsk Hall📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thirsk Hall

Thirsk Hall — house in Thirsk, Hambleton, England, UK.

Free👶thirskhall.com
Upsall Castle📷 3

Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber

Upsall Castle

Upsall Castle — castle in North Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Moor Lane - geograph.org.uk - 1911890📷 3

Miniature railways · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Monk Park Express

The Monk Park Express — a miniature railway in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Sign for the Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk - geograph.org.uk - 6610918📷 3

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Yorkshire Outdoors

Yorkshire Outdoors — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Thirsk Castle - location of - geograph.org.uk - 1039714📷 3

Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thirsk Castle

Thirsk Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶worldofjamesherriot.com
Cod Beck, Sowerby - geograph.org.uk - 6733936📷 3

Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pudding Pie Hill

Pudding Pie Hill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Signpost on a corner - geograph.org.uk - 5823916📷 3

Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ravensthorpe Manor

Ravensthorpe Manor — a manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Newbygill - geograph.org.uk - 5669905📷 3

Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Highwood House

Highwood House — a manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

A very well camouflaged mallard in a tree stump - geograph.org.uk - 4533309📷 3

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Millgate Picnic Area

Millgate Picnic Area — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org
Thirsk Museum, Kirkgate ^1 - geograph.org.uk - 4221710📷 3

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thirsk Museum

Thirsk Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free👶thirskmuseum.org
Statue of James Herriot - geograph.org.uk - 7919246📷 3

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

The World of James Herriot

The World of James Herriot — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶worldofjamesherriot.com
Moor Lane - geograph.org.uk - 1911890📷 3

Zoos & aquariums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Monk Park Farm

Monk Park Farm — a zoo aquarium in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Former Court House, Westgate, Thirsk (Detail) - geograph.org.uk - 8226992📷 3

Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rural Arts

Rural Arts — a gallery in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Signpost on a corner - geograph.org.uk - 5823916📷 3

Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Raventhorpe Manor

Raventhorpe Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

thegreatbritainguide.com
Benchmark on Brawith Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6561534📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Brawith Bridge

Brawith Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pudding Pie Hill - geograph.org.uk - 10253📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Blakey Bridge

Blakey Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕stoswaldsowerby.org.uk
Benchmark on East Lodge, Thornton Park - geograph.org.uk - 6561562📷 3

Watermills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Millhouse And Attached Watermill

Millhouse And Attached Watermill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Thirsk's New Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4994076📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Fox Wynd

Fox Wynd — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org

Nearby

Looking north along A19 - geograph.org.uk - 1922210📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

North Kilvington

North Kilvington — a village in england yorkshire.

A very well camouflaged mallard in a tree stump - geograph.org.uk - 4533309📷 3

Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Millgate Picnic Area

Millgate Picnic Area — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org
Thirsk Hall📷 3

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thirsk Hall

Thirsk Hall — house in Thirsk, Hambleton, England, UK.

Free👶thirskhall.com
Mill Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mill Bridge

Mill Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕thirskmuseum.org
Cross Keys Public House, Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 3812623📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Cross Keys Public House

Cross Keys Public House — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

🐕👶worldofjamesherriot.com
Statue of James Herriot - geograph.org.uk - 7919246📷 3

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

The World of James Herriot

The World of James Herriot — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶worldofjamesherriot.com

Where to eat & stay near South Kilvington

Places to stay

Cricket match, Thirsk Racecourse - geograph.org.uk - 1678495📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Caravan Club Thirsk

Caravan Club Thirsk — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Old Wayside Cross on the boundary of Sandhutton parish - geograph.org.uk - 8109894📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Carlton Miniott Park (Lakeside Pitches)

Carlton Miniott Park (Lakeside Pitches) — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Old Wayside Cross on the boundary of Sandhutton parish - geograph.org.uk - 8109894📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Carlton Miniott Park (Touring Pitches)

Carlton Miniott Park (Touring Pitches) — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Sowerby Fitness Park - geograph.org.uk - 6733779📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Ranch

The Ranch — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

A170 towards Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 2718571📷 5

Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

White Horse Lodge Hotel

White Horse Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Freewhitehorselodgehotel.co.uk
Plough near Thornton-le-Street - geograph.org.uk - 2132177

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sunny Hill C&CC CS

Sunny Hill C&CC CS — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

The Darrowby Inn, Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 2658514📷 6

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Royal Public House

The Royal Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Golden Fleece Hotel, Signage - geograph.org.uk - 7920506📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Golden Fleece Hotel

The Golden Fleece Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

goldenfleecehotel.com
Front Street, Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 5650908📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Crown And Anchor Public House

Crown And Anchor Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

"The Fleece Inn", Northallerton - geograph.org.uk - 6220440📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Fleece Inn

The Fleece Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Masons Arms, Northallerton, lobby - geograph.org.uk - 7730712📷 7

Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Optimist

The Optimist — a restaurant in england yorkshire.

Freetheoptimistbar.com
Sun on slate, Coxwold - geograph.org.uk - 7854910📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Fauconberg Arms Inn

Fauconberg Arms Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Freefauconbergarms.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Kilvington?
South Kilvington is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2NZ), in the parish of South Kilvington.
What is South Kilvington?
South Kilvington — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to South Kilvington?
The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 2NZ.
Is South Kilvington free to visit?
Yes, South Kilvington is free to enter.
How do I get to South Kilvington?
The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2NZ.