Staveley, North Yorkshire

Staveley is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated 4 miles north of Knaresborough and near the A1 road motorway.

Staveley is home to many local attractions and is a beautiful village that captures the community aspect of rural living. The village has the following unique aspects: 1) Martin's Pond: Situated at the end of Lowfield Lane, this pond sits at the bottom of the abandoned railway tracks and has an abundance of wild life. 2) The Royal Oak Pub: Warm, friendly, good food, reasonable prices - this pub highlights the attractions of Yorkshire living. 3) The Railway Line: Abandoned for several years, the railway track offers a unique walk elevated through wildlife, whilst capturing the peaceful bliss of the countryside. 4) Nature Reserve: A long walk that stretches beyond Staveley. The reserve has many wild and rare species of flower and wildlife, this walk is truely magnificent in the early evening.

Some old names that are worth mentioning that live on in the memory of Staveley:

Lenny, Mrs Bacon, Peter Walker, Andrew Philips, Grassy, Ron (the shop keeper), Ben Whiting, Paul Walker (now a successful Actor), Daniel Wateringcan, IBBO x2, Mrs Manning, The Wallis'.

Also widely known as the '423', Staveley has developed an urban edge.