Market Weighton
Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.864, -0.669 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 87 41 |
| Population: | 6,429 |
| Dialling code: | 01430 |
Market Weighton is a small historic market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, tucked on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds and beside the River Foulness. It occupies the natural low known as the Market Weighton Gap and sits conveniently between York and Hull, making it a handy base for walkers exploring the chalk hills as well as for commuters.
The town retains a traditional market‑town character with independent shops, pubs and active community groups, and its local economy remains closely linked to agriculture alongside small businesses and light industry. There are several historic buildings and a strong sense of local identity - events, clubs and seasonal shows reflect its rural heritage even though the old railway closed in the 1960s.
Postcode districts covering Market Weighton
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 15.5 miles24.9 km
- York 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Scunthorpe 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Bridlington 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Beverley 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Selby 17.4 miles28 km
- Goole 14 miles22.5 km
- Brough and Elloughton 10 miles16.2 km
- Thorne 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Driffield 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Haxby 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 15.7 miles25.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Shipton Thorpe Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Shiptonthorpe Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Sancton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Goodmanham Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Londesborough Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- South Cliffe Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- North Newbald Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Everingham Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Newbald Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hayton Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Wolds Weighton Ward 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Hotham Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Market Weighton
YO43 4NQ, YO43 3BY, YO43 3BQ, YO43 3NJ, YO43 3FH, YO43 3RL, YO43 3JP, YO43 3HL, YO43 3FX … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 40.4 miles65 km
- Gilberdyke Railway Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Broomfleet Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
Hotels near Market Weighton Ad
- Yorkway Motel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Feathers 2 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club 6.2 miles10 km
- Cave Castle Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The King's Head 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Market Weighton
- Market Weighton Infant School Primary
- Mount Pleasant C of E Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Primary
- The Market Weighton School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Normanby Park Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km
- University of York University 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Wentworth College College 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 18.2 miles29.2 km
- York Racecourse Recreation 18.2 miles29.3 km