Askwith

Askwith
Main street in Askwith looking towards Otley
Askwith
Askwith shown within North Yorkshire
Population	240
OS grid reference	SE169482
District	Harrogate
Shire county	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	OTLEY
Postcode district	LS21
Police	North Yorkshire
Fire	North Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
EU Parliament	Yorkshire and the Humber
List of places UK England Yorkshire 53°55′49″N 1°44′38″W / 53.93031°N 1.74394°W / 53.93031; -1.74394Coordinates: 53°55′49″N 1°44′38″W / 53.93031°N 1.74394°W / 53.93031; -1.74394

Askwith is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 220 (2001 census), increasing to 240 at the 2011 Census. The village is located in Wharfedale, and is close to the border of West Yorkshire. Nearby towns are Otley, Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Facilities include a school, a pub, and a garden nursery.

An annual show is held, with attractions ranging from produce and handicraft classes, to a dog show and horse competitions, as well as stalls and entertainment. There is also a WI group and a toddler group.

The school has around 80 pupils and is constantly rated as "outstanding in Ofsted reports.

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