Wetherby
Wetherby is an award-winning market town close to the county's border with North Yorkshire
Standing majestically on the River Wharf. It lies approximately 12 miles from Leeds, 12 miles from York and 8 miles from Harrogate, making it ideal for everyday living and commuting.
The bustling town centre is packed with high street stores, independent and artisan retailers and tea rooms. Not to mention any number of pubs, bars and restaurants catering for all culinary tastes. An open air market takes place every Thursday and an Artisan Market is held on the second Sunday of the month, both in the market square.
The town also boasts its own independent cinema along with a choice of clubs and organisations which cater for all recreational hobbies and pastimes. Wetherby golf course is one of the very best in the area and the town’s racecourse stages competitive racing throughout the year.
With a riverside setting and an abundance of open countryside, Wetherby is perfect for those who embrace an outdoor lifestyle.
Schools
Wetherby offers parents a great choice of schools for children of all ages. There are four primary schools in the town including Crossley Street Primary and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary both of which are rated as ‘Outstanding’. Wetherby High School is the town’s secondary school , while some choose Ashville College in Harrogate and The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), both of which are easily accessible and provide an exceptional education.
Transport
Wetherby is well-connected to other towns and villages in the area by public transport, including regular bus services to Leeds and York, as well as services to a number of other destinations such as Harrogate, Wakefield, Knaresborough, Tadcaster and Otley.
Meanwhile the A1(M) skirts the edge of the town making it an ideal location for commuters.
