Garton-on-the-Wolds
Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.021, -0.501 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 98 59 |
| Population: | 348 |
| Dialling code: | 01377 (Driffield) |
Garton-on-the-Wolds is a small village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, set on the rolling chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds. The landscape is typified by dry valleys, patchwork arable fields and quiet lanes, making it a pleasant spot for walkers and cyclists and within easy reach of long-distance walking routes across the Wolds.
Historically a rural settlement, the village retains a traditional feel with a parish church, stone and brick cottages and community focal points such as a village hall and local pub. Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, while a modest level of tourism from visitors exploring the Wolds adds to village life and helps sustain local events and social activities.
Postcode districts covering Garton-on-the-Wolds
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 18.9 miles30.5 km
- York 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Scarborough 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Bridlington 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Beverley 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Brough and Elloughton 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Driffield 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Haxby 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Hedon 23 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Garton Parish 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Driffield and Rural Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kelleythorpe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Kirkburn Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Driffield Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Tibthorpe Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wetwang Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cottam Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Sledmere Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Bainton Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Nafferton Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Langtoft Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Garton-on-the-Wolds
YO25 3ES, YO25 3ET, YO25 3EU, YO25 3AF, YO25 3EQ, YO25 3EH, YO25 3EP, YO25 3ER
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 42.6 miles68.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 48.4 miles77.8 km
- Driffield Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Nafferton Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Garton-on-the-Wolds Ad
- Hotel Forty One 2.7 miles4.3 km
Local points of interest
- Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.8 km
- The Walled Garden Gardens 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Star Carr Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- North Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Eden Camp Museum 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 17.4 miles28 km
- Castle Howard Estate 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Castle Howard Country house 17.8 miles28.7 km