Grewelthorpe facts for kids
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| Population | 498 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE2283976470 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RIPON |
| Postcode district | HG4 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Grewelthorpe is a small village in North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Harrogate area. You can find it about 3 miles (5 km) south of Masham and 10 km (6 miles) north of Ripon. The village is located in the beautiful Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The name Grewelthorpe comes from two old words. "Gruel" was a family name, and "Thorpe" means an "outlying farmstead." So, it likely means "Gruel's farm."
Grewelthorpe is quite old! It was even mentioned in the famous Domesday Book. Back then, it was called Torp and belonged to someone named Gospatric.
Today, Grewelthorpe has a church called St James's and a pub known as The Crown. A special part of the village is its duck pond. Many people from nearby areas come to feed the ducks there!
The village also has a primary school, Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School. It teaches children from two to eleven years old. The current school building opened in 2003, but Grewelthorpe has had a school since 1876.
Exploring Hackfall Wood
Right next to Grewelthorpe village is a special place called Hack Fall Wood, or just Hackfall. It's listed as a Grade I Garden in England, which means it's very important historically. Even though it looks like a natural forest, much of what you see was planned and created by the Aislabie family from Studley Royal.
In Victorian times, Hackfall was a very popular spot for visitors. It has hidden caves, surprising views, beautiful waterfalls, and even a fountain. You can also find several "follies" there. Follies are buildings that look like ruins but were built just for decoration. One famous folly is Mowbray Castle, which sits on top of a hill.
For a long time, Hackfall was not looked after very well. But in the 1980s, the Hackfall Trust and the Woodland Trust worked hard to restore it. They got help from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Now, Hackfall is open for everyone to visit and enjoy.
There's even a long walking path, about 17.5 miles (28 km) long, that connects Hackfall with Studley Royal. It's called the Aislabie Walk, named after the family who designed these beautiful places.
