Village Guide · York area
Living in Skelton
A village north of York with a historic church, established streets and green space separating it from the urban edge.
A village north of York with a historic church, established streets and green space separating it from the urban edge.
Skelton is a village north of York within the City of York council area, close to the A19 and western bank of the River Ouse.
A picturesque historic green, St Giles' Church and traditional homes are balanced by later neighbourhoods and generous open spaces.
Skelton's historic core is centred on an attractive green and church, with older houses creating a strong village scene. Later neighbourhoods have expanded the community while leaving generous open areas around the centre.
The settlement lies close to the Ouse and former Forest of Galtres countryside north of York. This brings riverside land, nature areas and mature trees into easy reach of village streets.
Why live here
Why live in Skelton?
- The village has community facilities and easy access to York, Clifton Moor and nearby schools and shops.
- Moorlands Nature Reserve, riverside countryside and remnants of the old Forest of Galtres add unusual green space close to the village.
- The A19 and regular buses provide direct travel into York, while the A1237 offers routes around the city.
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