Stokesley is a small market town and a civil parish in Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Leven. Stokesley is located about two miles south of the boundary of the borough of Middlesbrough and ten miles south of Middlesbrough town centre. Stokesley is located between Middlesbrough, Guisborough and Northallerton, in a farming area. Local attractions for visitors include nearby Great Ayton, Captain Cook's monument, Roseberry Topping and the North York Moors.

The High Street, with College Square at one end and West Green at the other, is bounded by Georgian and Regency buildings. It is steeped in history and the weekly Friday markets, which are held along the wide cobbled High Street date back to 1223 when Stokesley was first granted a charter to hold fairs.

Prominent features around the town include the Mill Wheel, thought to represent the site of a mill recorded in the Doomsday book and the Church of St Peter and St Paul, just off the market 'Plain', which has woodwork carved by the Mouseman of Kilburn. The Pack Horse Bridge, crossing the River Leven from the riverside walk, dates from the 17th Century.

Stokesley holds a major one day agricultural show in September each year. Visitors can also enjoy the facilities of the Leisure Centre, a short walk out of town. The town is also well situated to explore the splendid countryside of the nearby North York Moors. A popular place to visit is Bilsdale on the B1257 from Stokesley.

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