The Jolly Farmers. The pub is well known for its real ale and food. It has games/family room, restaurant, and beer terrace. Tel. 01653 658276 Prop: Richard & Sarah Smith.
Leavening School. As well as local children,the school is also responsible for many nearby villages. It also acts as a community centre for the village. Head teacher: Mrs M. Mellor Tel. 01653 658313
The Venerable Bede. It is one of two churches in the Parish of Acklam and Leavening with Barthorpe. Parish Priest: Rev. M. Sinclair Tel. 01653 658360 Churchwarden: Mrs. V. Jarvis Tel. 01653 658136
Methodist Hall. Methodist services are now held here. Leavening Play group and UG4 are amongst some of the regular users of the Hall Steward: Karen Ward 01759 380457
Leavening Play Area. Adjacent to the school, but behind the car park, the play area is a little hidden. However it has been the focus of a great village effort to refurbish it.
Leavening is a place where visitors are welcome. The local accommodation consists of Farmhouse B&B’s in close proximity to the village.
The picnic site is situated atop Leavening Brow on the Birdsall Rd. It has many picnic tables, a car park and wonderful views. From here you can see the North Yorkshire Moors, the White Horse at Kilburn, Castle Howard, Yorkminster to name but a few places.
Leavening Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs James Cleary tel 01653 658444 Dep. Chairman: Mr Neil Audsley tel 01653 658208 Clerk: Mr John Woods tel 01653 658574
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