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A stylish small market town located in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. On the River Leven, Stokesley is located between Middlesbrough, Guisborough and Northallerton in farming area and is surrounded by small towns and villages, including Great Ayton, Great Broughton and Hutton Rudby.

Local attractions include Captain Cook’s monument, Roseberry Topping and the North York Moors National Park.

Stokesley has been a market town since it was granted its charter in 1223 by Henry III. The River Leven flows through the town until it joins the River Tees at Yarm. The Pack Horse Bridge crosses the river and dates back to the 17th Century.

Stokesley’s historic cobbled high-street is lined with many independent shops and eateries.

Stokesley 01 roseberry topping

Stokesley 02 bridge

Stokesley 02 greengrocer

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