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Catton

Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:53.965, -0.904
OS grid ref:SE 72 52
Dialling code: 01759 (Pocklington)
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Catton is a small, quiet parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire in north‑east England, characterised by its agricultural landscape of fields, hedgerows and country lanes. The settlement is modest in size, with a handful of cottages and farmsteads rather than a dense village centre, and the built heritage includes a few listed buildings and a traditional parish church that hint at a long local history.

Life in the parish is largely shaped by farming and rural living, with many residents working locally or travelling to nearby market towns for services and work. The area appeals to walkers and nature lovers who value the open countryside and seasonal wildlife, and the community retains a quiet, close‑knit feel with occasional local events and conservation interests preserving its character.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 31.5 miles50.8 km
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 33.6 miles54.1 km
  • Murton Lane 4.3 miles6.9 km
  • York Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km

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Local points of interest

  • Sand Hutton Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
  • Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
  • University of York University 6.2 miles10 km
  • Wentworth College College 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Bootham Crescent Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
  • National Railway Museum Museum 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • York Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
  • Castle Howard Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Castle Howard Country house 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Nun Appleton Hall Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Eden Camp Museum 13.9 miles22.3 km