Winksley is a small village and civil parish in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England.

[5] 1831 was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution; in the towns and cities that surrounded Winksley there would have been an increase in work for young men.

[8] According to 2011 census data, 48 households are detached houses or bungalows,[6] illustrating that Winksley is a reasonably wealthy area.

[11] The Woodhouse farm is a relatively popular campsite, particularly in the summer months; it has many facilities on site including a restaurant, a shop, a young children's play area and a newly established cycle track for mountain biking.

[11] The location of Woodhouse farm provides easy access to other tourist sites such as Ripon Cathedral, Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey, Lightwater Valley, Malham, and Studley Royal.

The six bus routes include: The bus services 139, 641H and 739H also run via many other villages and towns; including Ripon, Grantley, Sawley, Fountains Abbey, and Markington.