Kirkby-in-Cleveland

Picturesque village with wonderful views & beautiful houses

Nestled between rolling farmland and the North York Moors National Park, and with roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, this stone-built village boasts a medieval church and sweeping views of the surrounding Cleveland Hills.

Kirkby-in-Cleveland combines the charm of rural village life with connectivity, making it a delightful place for families, retirees and professionals. It is such a pretty small village, with community at its heart.

Living in Kirkby-in-Cleveland (referred to locally as Kirkby & sometimes Kirby!)

• Highlights: St Augustine’s Church, an historic Anglican parish church on Kirkby Lane (1815), plus a church hall available for hire.

Beautiful walks across fields offer stunning views of the Cleveland Hills and surrounding countryside.

Opportunities abound for cyclists and horse riders, including Emmerson’s Riding School, which specialises in teaching young children.

• Cafés, Pubs and Eateries: The Black Swan is a cosy, traditional pub with hand-pulled ales, homemade dishes, exposed beams and a log fire—dog friendly too.
• Shopping: The market town of Stokesley (2.1 mi) offers independent shops, restaurants, cafés, health & leisure facilities and supermarkets.
• Community Events: The Church Hall hosts toddler playgroup, keep-fit, circuit training, yoga, indoor bowls, martial arts, country dancing, upholstery classes and U3A study groups.

The Church Hall is well-designed with a main hall, meeting room, spacious kitchen and dedicated parking for 20 cars.

A children’s play area on Kirkby Lane features picnic tables and a ball-game field.

Sports: The Broughton & Kirkby Sports Club offers tennis, cricket, football and Bridge, plus an annual BBQ & Band Night and other social events.

• Education: The village primary school on Kirkby Lane has a strong reputation. Secondary & sixth-form in Stokesley and a private day school in Yarm are nearby.
• Transport Links: Buses to Stokesley and Northallerton (with rail to Edinburgh, Newcastle, York & London King’s Cross) and easy access to major roads.
• Approximate Distances: Stokesley 2.1 mi; Middlesbrough 11.3 mi; Yarm 11.4 mi; Teesside Park 13.4 mi; Northallerton 15.2 mi; Darlington 25.8 mi; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 16.3 mi; Harrogate 41.7 mi; York 41.9 mi; Newcastle 51 mi.
  International Airports: Teesside International (21 mi); Newcastle; Leeds Bradford.