Fulford

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For people named Fulford, see Fulford (surname).

Fulford is a historic village and civil parish on the outskirts of York, England. Situated to the south of the city, on the east bank of the River Ouse, it was the site of the 11th century Battle of Fulford. Present-day Fulford is a leafy suburb which is home to many who work at the nearby University of York. Between Fulford and the University is Walmgate Stray.

According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 2,595. It used to be part of the Selby district but in 1996 it was transferred to become part of the newly created City of York Unitary Authority. However, it remains within the Selby parliamentary constituency.

It is also home to Imphal Barracks, headquarters of the British Army's Fifteen North Eastern Brigade. Many soldiers and their families live in married quarters outside this. Fulford is also an important headquarters for the Royal Military Police.

Schools in the area include St.Oswald's Primary School and Fulford Secondary School, a Mathematics and Computing College.

The Parish council maintains a website with local information which includes a directory of organisations and shops, a list of useful links & contact details for services etc, a guide to local issues such as current planning debate and a record of parish council minutes.

Low-lying land near the River Ouse is prone to flooding.

Traffic through Fulford can be problematic, as the A19 forms the main street and the intersection with the A64 on the edge of the village is notably prone to congestion at peak times. At the point where the A19 and the A64 join stands the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, featuring many top name stores.

A new pedestrian bridge was constructed as a Millennium project, linking Fulford to the South Bank area on the other side of the river.

A 10km long scale model of the Solar System starts in Fulford and runs via Naburn to Riccall along the disused railway line from York to Selby which is now a cycle path and part of the White Rose cycle route: Solar System Cycle Path.