Flaxby in the twenty-first century

Flaxby is a North Yorkshire hamlet three miles east of Knaresborough in the Harrogate district. Until the twentieth century, it was a farming community comprising two farms from adjoining landholding estates, Allerton to the east, and Goldsborough to the west and south. It's now residential with a population of around 110.

Three royal cheers ... villagers celebrate
the King's coronation during their party,

It lies close to the A59, the main link between Knaresborough and York, which used to run through the village where there was a toll-gate, and a railway station with a level crossing. These are now gone, and the main road bypasses the hamlet on its way to and from the A1(M) to the east. Close to the old railway station are some modern vegetable-cleaning and egg-packing industrial buildings.

Flaxby is a close-knit community with a regular programme of activities throughout the year, and which can be found on this site. You'll also find details of local services and contributions from residents that delve deeper into the history of the area.

We're keen to hear from past Flaxby residents to build our knowledge, and we're especially interested in any old photographs. Get in touch if you can help.

Bloomin' good show – Flaxby clinches four roses

Green-fingered work has taken root in the village – and earned a Britain in Bloom Award.   

      

Flaxby secured no fewer than four out of five roses. This is a tremendous achievement given the short time in which a committee could be formed, and volunteers were able to spring into action planting and watering flowers, and sprucing up the area.  

The transformation has seen new planters made by Simon Meynell bursting into colour around the village and the grass triangle trimmed, dug, and planted. The project has also seen the noticeboard and bench refurbished and re-stained, kerbsides cleared, and much litter picking along with cleaning of road signs. 

Residents also got to work enhancing areas around their own homes and gardens, which boosted the work to show off Flaxby to its full.

Congratulations to our neighbours in the parish at Goldsborough for securing five roses. 

The Britain in Bloom campaign is the largest of its kind in Europe. Judges visit participating locations in spring and summer. 

Success on a plate - another garden party success

Fun under the gazebos. Photo by Caroline Greenhalgh.

The sun beamed and villagers turned out in force for the 2024 charity garden party.

Hosting this year's event were Buck and Kath White with residents hailing it a huge success and complimenting organisers on a glorious range of sandwiches, scones, and snacks.

The £291 raised from the party will go to Martin House children's hospice, Boston Spa.

The next date for villagers to put in their diaries is a games night on 17 October.