Location
The Poppleton Centre is conveniently located in the village of Upper Poppleton just on the outskirts of the city of York. The main building is situated by the tennis court
Location By Car
From Central York
Take Boroughbridge Road to the A1237 northern ring road, follow A59 towards Harrogate and almost immediately turn right into Station Road opposite Dobbies Garden Centre. Continue to the War Memorial/Maypole/White Horse pub and bear right. Continue for about half a mile and The Centre is on your left.
From East York
Take A1237 to Wetherby Whaler/Suzuki Dealer and take 2nd exit at roundabout. Take first right turn under A1237 and continue straight on for about a mile. The Centre is on your right.
From Harrogate
Take A59 towards York. At The Red Lion motel turn left into Hodgson Lane. Continue to the War Memorial/Maypole/White Horse pub and bear left. Continue for about half a mile and The Centre is on your left.
From Leeds/A64 West
Take A1237 towards North York. At A59 roundabout take first exit towards Harrogate. Almost immediately turn right opposite Dobbies Garden Centre into Station Road. Continue to the War Memorial/Maypole/White Horse pub and bear right. Continue for about half a mile and The Centre is on your left.
Satnav Postcode: YO26 6JU
Location By Bus or Train
By Bus
The First No.10 runs from Stamford Bridge, through the City Centre to Nether and then Upper Poppleton. The bus terminates at The Lord Nelson public house. Here you have two options either wait on the bus until it restarts its route round the village and alight at Dikelands Lane, opposite Poppleton Library. It is then a few minutes walk back to the Centre. Or get off the bus and walk in the same direction as the bus for about 15 minutes until you reach The Centre on the right.
Go to getdown.org.uk for more information
City of York Council Bus Route Map
By Train
Metro trains connect York Station, Harrogate and Leeds via Poppleton station. Turn right out of the station and walk along Station Road into Upper Poppleton to the War Memorial, then bear right along Main Street, past the Library and The Centre is on your left. The walk will take about 25 minutes.