Market Weighton
Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.861, -0.649 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 88 41 |
| Population: | 6,429 |
| Dialling code: | 01430 |
Market Weighton is a small market town and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, sitting on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds in a gently sheltered hollow. It occupies a notable geological position known as the Market Weighton Axis, which has helped shape the surrounding rolling farmland; the town also lies roughly between York and Hull, making it a quiet hub for local agriculture and commuters.
Historically a market and coaching stop, the town still retains a traditional market atmosphere with independent shops, small workshops and an agricultural character - local shows and community events remain important to social life. Visitors and residents often appreciate the easy access to Wolds walking routes and the mix of Victorian and earlier buildings that hint at its long-standing local importance.
Postcode districts covering Market Weighton
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 14.7 miles23.6 km
- York 19 miles30.5 km
- Scunthorpe 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Bridlington 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Beverley 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Selby 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Goole 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Brough and Elloughton 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Thorne 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Driffield 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Haxby 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 15 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Market Weighton Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sancton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Goodmanham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shipton Thorpe Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Shiptonthorpe Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Londesborough Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- South Cliffe Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- North Newbald Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Newbald Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hotham Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Everingham Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Dalton Holme Parish 5 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Market Weighton
YO43 3YB, YO43 3QN, YO43 3JE, YO43 3RW, YO43 3DR, YO43 3JP, YO43 3JZ, YO43 3AW, YO43 3JW … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30 miles48.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 41.2 miles66.3 km
- Broomfleet Railway Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Gilberdyke Railway Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
Hotels near Market Weighton Ad
- Yorkway Motel 6 miles9.7 km
- The Feathers 2 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Cave Castle Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club 6.9 miles11 km
- The King's Head 9 miles14.4 km
- Lazaat Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Lairgate Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.4 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 8.1 miles13 km
- Meaux Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 15.6 miles25 km
- Normanby Park Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 16.2 miles26 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 17.4 miles27.9 km
- University of York University 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Wentworth College College 17.6 miles28.4 km
- York Racecourse Recreation 19 miles30.6 km