Attractions and Amenities
Kirby Wiske.
The Village Hall, is situated in the centre of the village, in what in earlier years was the village school. It is operated by the village hall committee. As well as a kitchen and toilet facilities the hall is a functional space which can be sub divided by a sliding screen into one large and one smaller space.
Click here to view the St John The Baptist Church website
The parish church of St John the Baptist is prominently in the centre of the village, a listed grade II *building originally 12C with later additions and rebuilding. Several notable features can be found, amongst them stained glass windows and a lych gate which commemorates the soldiers from the parish who fell during the First World War. The church is still in use as a regular place of worship and is open to visitors.
Click here to view the Sion Hill Hall website
On the edge of the village is Sion Hill Hall, an example of an Edwardian stately home, Grade II* listed. It has renovated gardens and is home to the Herbert Mawer collection of antiques. Viewing is available for group bookings throughout the year by appointment please contact the hall for details.
Click here to view the Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre website
Situated in the walled garden of Sion Hill Hall is Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre which holds three different flying displays daily throughout the season. In addition it hosts specific experience days for groups or individuals. See their website falconrycentre.co.uk for details.
The village also has several other Grade II listed properties, Daffodil Cottage (actually 2 cottages) as well as the Lodge House of Sion Hill Hall, The Mount and the river bridge with its raised walkway.
Though on the outskirts of the neighbouring village of Maunby, Maunby Hall is in the Parish of Kirby Wiske and again is a Grade II building of 18C. complete with a Doric bell tower.
Breckenbrough
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Here can be found Breckenbrough Hall now Breckenbrough School, a day and residential school for boys with learning and behavioural difficulties, eg. Asperger’s Syndrome, and Autistic Spectrum Condition.
For information please contact. breckenbrough.org.uk
Click here to view the Helen Bell Equestrian website
Also in Breckenbrough is Helen Bell Equestrian which has a cross country course available for hire as well as, if required cross country instruction from an accredited event instructor. Equine events are held throughout the year
See the website for details at helenbellequestrian
Newsham
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Newsham Grange Farmhouse is a grade II listed building, now offering accommodation.
The West Lodge to Thornton Stud is a grade II listed building of late 18C. Along with its metal gates, railings and gate piers, once the entrance to Thornton Hall (now demolished).
Accommodation within the Parish
Situated in Newsham itself, Newsham Grange Farm Bed and Breakfast offers AA****accommodation. Available in either en-suite rooms or a self-catering cottage see their website for details newshamgrangefarm.co.uk.
Holiday cottage rental is also available at the Courthouse, Maunby Hall. see various booking websites
Clubs and Societies
Kirby Wiske.
A Local History group meets on a regular basis in the village hall principally focussing on the local area. Details from the secretary.
Listed buildings and monuments