Living in York

Information about living in York and the Hogg the Builder development areas

York is a thriving modern city, rich in tradition with a history stretching back at least 2000 years, highlighting Roman, Viking and Medieval history.

Residents enjoy a high quality of life, with an extensive range of sports, leisure and educational resources. There is a lively cafe bar/restaurant culture and vibrant entertainment/festivals.

This compact walled city offers a variety of world-class attractions, museums and galleries. These include the world famous York Minister, Jorvik Centre, The National Railway Museum with the recently added Yorkshire Wheel, York Grand Opera House, York Racecourse and the Castle Museum,

York has excellent motorway, rail and bus networks and is easily accessible from Leeds/Bradford International Airport.

North Yorkshire boasts two National Parks, a heritage coastline, places of literary pilgrimage and impressive houses and castles, all on York’s doorstep. Just a short drive out of the city centre and you’re in open countryside where the villages provide the ideal setting for Hogg’s distinctive homes. Click on a village below for more information.

• Cliffe, Nr Selby
• Collingham, Nr Leeds
• Earswick, York
• Elvington, York
• Haxby, York
• Kirby Grindalythe, Nr Malton
• North Dalton, Nr Driffield
• Riccall, Nr Selby
• Sherburn-in-Elmet, Nr Leeds
• Strensall, York

Cafe Bar overlooking the River Ouse

The Shambles, York

York Minster and Walls

Merchants Hall Gardens

 Hogg the Builder, Redmayne Lodge, Park Gate, Strensall, York YO32 5YL            Tel: 0845 7 90 60 30            Fax: 01904 490527

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