Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.763, -0.012 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 31 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01964 (Hornsea) |
Tunstall is a small, rural village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, with the kind of agricultural landscape and low-density settlement typical of the county. The place name reflects its long history - derived from Old English elements for a farmstead - and you’ll find a compact village core with former farm buildings and a parish church standing as local landmarks.
Economically and socially the village remains tied to farming, though many residents commute to nearby towns; the community is generally quiet and close-knit, with local events centred on the village hall or church. Its setting gives ready access to the varied East Riding landscapes - broad fields, estuary views and coastal stretches - making it appealing for walkers and people seeking a rural pace of life.