Little Knavesmire
📍 Albemarle Rd, York YO23 1ER, UK
About Little Knavesmire
Little Knavesmire is a highly-rated, expansive green space situated on the outskirts of York, adjacent to the historic Knavesmire racecourse. This popular park, boasting a 4.5/5-star Google rating from over 100 reviews, offers a tranquil escape and ample room for various outdoor pursuits.
Visitors frequently enjoy the park for leisurely strolls, picnics with friends, and exercising dogs, appreciating the vast, undisturbed areas. It also serves as a vibrant hub for local sports, hosting matches for teams like Hamilton Panthers FC and Ovington Cricket Club, providing a dynamic atmosphere for both participants and spectators alike.
Visiting Information
Little Knavesmire is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, welcoming visitors at any time. The park features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all. No payment is required to enjoy the park's facilities, making it a freely accessible local amenity.
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📍 Albemarle Rd, York YO23 1ER, UK
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Showing 5 of 116 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.
It's definitely worth it. As a local that loves this place; if walking's an issue driving there just for a look. It can be a long walk! Check if a race/event day or your visiting a field car park! Parking is usually always possible somewhere; along the straight or next to the stands etc. I'm just another knave forced to live the York mire. As a knave I can say if you need the bog there's usually long grass in wooded areas if you get desperate!!
Great location for exercising dogs! Lovely place to have a picnic and meet up with friends! Hamilton Panthers FC play here, as do Ovington Cricket Club!
I was worried about how small it would be, but on visiting there was ample room to roll my apples. I was able to roll 15 apples, largely undisturbed. The trees, though not providing apples themselves, were adequately apple-rolling friendly.
Nice place to walk/play. Loads.of space for kids.
Short walk across to the Knavesmire. Parachuhists or tents blown over from Leeds fest?