Kirkbymoorside
Gateway to the Moors
On the edge of the stunning North York Moors, Kirkbymoorside is a historic market town with wonderful independent shops, a rich history and a warm and welcoming community
Welcome to Kirkbymoorside
Historic Market Town
Kirkbymoorside is a rare thing - a real community with around 50 different organisations and groups, from In Bloom to the Menzone, from the Scouts and Brownies to the Environmental Group, from the Woolcrafters to the History Group and many more.
Its a town with a long and fascinating history, listed in the Doomsday book and holding a Royal Charter for market since 1254 with several 13th Century buildings in its charming town centre.
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Its a place where people look out for each other, with a Community Christmas Dinner and annual Community Awards (The 'Kirkbys'), a place where veterans march behind the Town Brass Band on Remembrance Sunday.
Its the home of lovely independent shops, where the shopkeeper remembers your name and takes time to chat, and the home of welcoming pubs and cafes.
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Its a town with music in its soul, with 200 years of the award-winning Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band with the annual Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival taking over the town the first weekend in August each year.
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Its a place that once you've visited, you wish you lived here...​​