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Welcome to Gargrave

Gargrave is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of North Yorkshire


Gargrave is a village in the Yorkshire Dales, a thriving local community with ancient Roman sites, historic buildings, restaurants, B&B accommodation, hotel, camping and caravan sites.
Gargrave’s railway station has train services connecting eastwards to Skipton, westwards towards Lancaster and northwards to the iconic Settle to Carlisle railway line.
Within the village there is a supermarket, church, three restaurants, two pubs, doctor and dentist’s surgeries, primary school, children’s playground and village hall which hosts many community events. Sporting facilities include cricket, football, tennis, croquet and bowling clubs. The River Aire meanders through the village greens, and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal skirts the village with its colourful barges and pretty towpath walks.

Contact Information

Address
Gargrave Village Hall
West Street
Gargrave
BD23 3RD

Forthcoming Meetings

News

Transport

Mayor’s Local Transport Plan Consultation closes 4th November

Frustrated by the bus service in Gargrave, or wanting to improve the train service? The Mayor's consultation on public transport is an opportunity to have your say.

Council Business

Councillor Vacancies

Gargrave Parish Council has two vacant councillor positions following the resignation of Councillors Karen Hunter and Alan Sutcliffe.

Planning

Neville House site development.

Images of the new housing proposals for the site of Neville House.

Wellbeing

Help Prevent Wildfires

Don’t Spark Disaster. Small actions seem inconsequential, but if done incorrectly, they could create a huge impact.

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Events

November Monthly Council Meeting

Wednesday 4th November 2026

Coffee morning

Council coffee morning

December Monthly Council Meeting

Wednesday 2nd December 2026

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People

Council and Staff Figures

Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate 1759
District North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Country England
Postcode District BD23
Dialling Code 01756
Police Force North Yorkshire Police Force
Fire Authority North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area NHS Bradford District and Craven CCG