Dunnington
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Dunnington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, approximately 6 km (4 mi) east of the city of York, with a pleasant older centre surrounded by a modern development, that has become a sprawling commuter satellite village.
According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 3,194. Prior to 1996 it had been part of the Selby district.
It is connected to York via the A1079 and the A166, the main roads between York and Hull, and York and Bridlington respectively. It also lies on the First bus company's number 10 bus route through York.
Dunnington has a monthly Magazine entitled The Village Cross, which is associated with the local church. The magazine contains news from the village organisations such as the local Scout troop as well as other features such as a crossword.
Features
- Dunnington Sports Club
- Two Pubs: The Greyhound and the Cross Keys
- Library
- Park
- Hagg Wood
- Dunnington CofE Primary School
- Protestant and Catholic Church
- Home of Costcutter chain
- Home of Minster_FM
- Dunnington Bowls Club
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