Swainby

Quintessential North Yorkshire village

Surrounded by rolling moorland and wooded valleys, this pretty village has a beck running through and is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Swainby’s peaceful lanes and streams attract wildlife; seasonal wildflowers carpet verges in spring and migrating birds fill the moors with song in summer.

Living in Swainby

• Highlights: Holy Cross Church and Whorlton Castle.

Walkers, runners and cyclists can enjoy a network of footpaths with panoramic views through heather-clad hills and ancient woodlands.

There are two cosy country pubs known for roaring fires, beams and tempting menus, plus two special tearooms—each dog-friendly and promising a warm welcome.

• Cafés, Pubs and Eateries: The Black Horse Inn offers home-cooked meals, Sunday lunches and real ales. The Blacksmith’s Arms features a main menu of homemade dishes and generous Sunday roasts. The Rusty Bike tearoom greets you with light bites, daily cakes and delicious tea or coffee in a playful interior.
• Shopping: A village shop (open on select days) stocks essentials and local produce, complete with its own tearoom. For wider choice, Hutton Rudby Spar supermarket, Post Office and petrol station are under 4 mi away.
• Community Events: The Victorian Village Hall (refurbished 2012) hosts yoga, WI, dancing, Zumba, Local History Group, Knit & Natter—and the Gap coffee shop serves full English breakfasts and cakes. Two rooms (one with a stage) are available for hire.
• Education: A selection of well-regarded primary schools nearby, plus secondary & sixth-form in Stokesley and a co-educational private day school in Yarm.
• Transport Links: Regular buses to Stokesley and Northallerton; proximity to the A19 offers road access to larger towns (Northallerton, Darlington) with rail links to Edinburgh, Newcastle, York and London King’s Cross.
• Approximate Distances: Stokesley 5.9 mi; Yarm 8.6 mi; Northallerton 10.6 mi; Middlesbrough 14.5 mi; Teesside Park 17.4 mi; Darlington 18.3 mi; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 19.4 mi; Harrogate 36.8 mi; York 37.3 mi; Newcastle 53 mi.
  International Airports: Teesside International (13.5 mi); Newcastle; Leeds Bradford.

For More Information: swainby.org.uk