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Staveley is home to many local attractions and has the following aspects:
Staveley is home to many local attractions and has the following aspects:
* 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.
* 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.
* [[Staveley Community Primary School]], rated good in a 2010 [[Ofsted]] inspection.
* [[Staveley Community Primary School]], rated 'good' in a 2010 [[Ofsted]] inspection.
* The Royal Oak Pub.
* The Royal Oak Pub.
* The Railway Line: Abandoned for several years, the railway track offers a walk elevated through wildlife, whilst capturing the peaceful bliss of the countryside.
* The Railway Line: Abandoned for several years, the railway track offers a walk elevated through wildlife, whilst capturing the peaceful bliss of the countryside.

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Staveley
OS grid referenceSE366627
Civil parish
  • Staveley
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townKNARESBOROUGH
Postcode districtHG5
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Staveley is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Knaresborough and near the A1(M) motorway. The racehorse Staveley, winner of the 1805 St Leger Stakes, was born at nearby Boroughbridge.[1]

Attractions

All Saints Church, Staveley

Staveley is home to many local attractions and has the following aspects:

  • 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.
  • Staveley Community Primary School, rated 'good' in a 2010 Ofsted inspection.
  • The Royal Oak Pub.
  • The Railway Line: Abandoned for several years, the railway track offers a walk elevated through wildlife, whilst capturing the peaceful bliss of the countryside.
  • Nature Reserve: A long walk that stretches beyond Staveley. The reserve has many wild and rare species of flower and wildlife.

References

  1. ^ Sporting magazine (Oct. 1805-Mar. 1806). Wheble. 1806. p. 3. Retrieved 17 March 2013.

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