The village has a friendly community, with many pleasures and advantages for those living here and visitors. There is a lively pub (The Dawnay Arms), an active and well-equipped Community Centre, a county standard bowling green, a children's play area and a sports field.
The village is supported by the Anglican Church – Holy Evangelists. For information about the services please go to
A Church Near YouThe Church was built by the Dawnay family in the mid-1800s and included a vicarage which is now St Catherine’s nursing home.
The village enjoys the benefit of having the Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School: this is the only Anglican Methodist School in North Yorkshire.
Our website gives lots of information for residents and visitors alike about what is happening in Shipton village.