Join Indie Helmsley

Sign up to be an Indie Helmsley member – your first step in putting your independent business on the iH map.

A new community group set up to bring us all together, showcase what makes our town unique, and give independents a stronger voice.

If you run an independent business in Helmsley or it’s surrounding area’s and would like to be part of Indie Helmsley - we'd love to hear from you.

  • Follow @IndieHelmsley on Instagram/Facebook.

  • Join our WhatsApp Community

  • Send us your business name, logo/photo, and a short description to be included in the directory.

It’s free to join – the only thing we ask is your support in sharing posts and helping spread the word. Together we can make Helmsley’s independent spirit shine even brighter!

How to get involved:

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support Indie Helmsley

At Indie Helmsley, we’re working to celebrate and promote our truly special independents through digital promotion, community events, campaigns, and maps.

To keep this going, we’re inviting local organisations and businesses to become sponsors of Indie Helmsley.

Your sponsorship will help us to:

  • Maintain our online platforms to spotlight our members.

  • Produce and distribute an illustrated map and directory of Helmsley’s independent businesses.

  • Run loyalty schemes, events, and promotions that boost footfall in town.

In return, sponsors receive:

  • Logo placement on promotional materials and campaigns

  • Recognition as a key supporter of Helmsley’s independents

  • A positive connection with both locals and visitors who value shopping local

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If you’d like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch:

Indie Helmsley is currently sponsored by:

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Do you have an Independent Business here?

  • Nearby Market Towns & Larger Villages

    - Kirkbymoorside (about 6 miles east)

    - Ampleforth (4 miles west)

    - Sproxton (2 miles south)

    - Nawton & Beadlam (3 miles east)

    - Oswaldkirk (3 miles south)

    - Hovingham (7 miles south-east)

    - Sinnington (7 miles east)

  • Villages in the Howardian Hills / Ryedale area

    - Rievaulx (2 miles north)

    - Scawton (4 miles north-west)

    - Cold Kirby (6 miles north-west)

    - Old Byland (5–6 miles north-west)

    - Coxwold (8 miles south-west)

    - Gilling East (4 miles south)

    - Terrington (about 9 miles south-east)

  • Smaller Hamlets & Settlements

    - Pockley (2 miles north east)

    - Harome (2.5 miles east)

    - Carlton / Carlton Husthwaite (about 2 miles south)

    - Stonegrave (5 miles east)

    - New Byland (6 miles north-west)

    - Yearsley (7 miles south)

    - Husthwaite ( 9–10 miles south-west)

    - Welburn (15 miles south-east)