The local area, community and schools.
Markington
The peaceful village of Markington is in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, just south of the cathedral city of Ripon.
With stunning views of the surrounding North Yorkshire countryside, Markington is the perfect location for those wanting to enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle and, with excellent transport links, the village is also a suitable base for commuters looking for a peaceful escape from the nearby busier towns and cities.
Village amenities include a post office, church, village hall and a pub serving traditional ales and home cooked food. Local sports facilities include a football and cricket pitch.
Schools
Markington Church of England Primary and Nursery School, rated outstanding by Ofsted, is just a short walk from the development in the heart of the village.
Markington is in the catchment area for Ripon Grammar School, a short 17 minute (6.4 miles) drive with a school bus available to and from the village, and Outwood Academy Ripon. Both schools are highly regarded and have received outstanding Ofsted awards.
Harrogate High School is just a 27 minute (8.8 miles) drive away.
Hospitality
There are many walking routes to be enjoyed through the villages and countryside surrounding Markington. From a short amble to more challenging hikes, there are opportunities for everyone to get outdoors and explore the beautiful wildlife.
Fountains Abbey, Ripon, is just a short 6 mile drive away from the village and Knaresborough is only 8 miles away. Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough Castle, the stunning viaduct and rowing along the River Nidd are just some of the many things to see and do in the town.
The popular spa town of Harrogate is a 10 mile drive West from the village, with a wealth of boutique shops, independent cafés, restaurants and bars.
Stay connected to the city
Commuter Links
The village is just a 3 mile drive from the A61, with York and Leeds both within an hour’s drive.
Harrogate railway station, only 20 minutes (7.7 miles) from Markington, has connections to services to and from London King’s Cross as well as providing direct mainline services to Leeds and York.
Leeds Bradford Airport via B6161 is just a 40 minute (18 miles) drive from the centre of the village.
Local amenities
Markington C of E Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted rating from 2024
High St, Harrogate HG3 3NR
01765 677 442
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School
Ofsted rating from 2019
Burton Leonard, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3RW
01765 677 412
Ripley Endowed Church of England School
Ofsted rating from 2023
Main Street, Ripley, Ripley Endowed C Of E School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY
01423 770 160
Outwood Academy Ripon
Ofsted rating from 2024
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DE
01765 604 564
Ripon Grammar School
Ofsted rating from 2023
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2DG
01765 602 647
Ripon Spa Surgery
Park Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2BE
01765 692 366
Park Street, The Surgery
7-8 Park Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AX
01765 692 337
Bridge House Dental Practice
29 Bondgate Green, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1QW
01765 603 215
Beech House Dental Practice
2 North Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1HN
01765 604 200
Morrisons
Harrogate Rd, Ripon HG4 2RU
01765 600 827
Sainsbury’s
5 Market Pl E, Ripon HG4 1BP
01765 604 014
Booths, Ripon
Marshall Way, Ripon HG4 2BT
01765 698 540
Post Office
Markington High Street, Markington, Harrogate, HG3 3NP
0345 722 3344
Post Office Burton Leonard
1 Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard, Harrogate, HG3 3SJ
01765 677 259
Harrogate Leisure and Wellness Centre
Jenny Field Dr, Harrogate HG1 2RP
01423 556 767
Jack Laugher Leisure and Wellness Centre
Dallamires Ln, Ripon HG4 1TT
01765 601 353
David Lloyd Harrogate
Oakdale Pl, Harrogate HG1 2LA
01423 524 052
Harrogate Police Station
Beckwith Head Rd, Harrogate HG3 1FR
01904 618 691