Arthington is a small village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire, set on the edge of the Wharfe valley close to the River Wharfe. It sits amid the rolling countryside of Wharfedale, with easy countryside access and views that lead towards the Yorkshire Dales, making it a quietly scenic spot not far from larger market towns.
Historically rooted in agriculture, the area still shows its rural character in stone houses and working farmland; it was served by a local railway station until the mid‑20th century and remains popular with walkers and people commuting into Leeds. The small, close‑knit community values its tranquillity and the mix of historic charm and recreational access to nearby Dales country.
Postcode districts covering Arthington
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 6.5 miles
- Bradford 10.2 miles
- York 20.9 miles
- Huddersfield 18.8 miles
- Wakefield 15.1 miles
- Harrogate 7 miles
- Halifax 16.3 miles
- Barnsley 23.5 miles
- Castleford 15.4 miles
- Morley 9.9 miles
- Dewsbury 14.2 miles
- Batley 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bramhope Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Castley Parish 1.4 miles
- Pool-in-Wharfedale Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Adel & Wharfedale Ward 1.7 miles
- Weeton Parish 2 miles
- Alwoodley Parish 2 miles
- Pool Parish 2.1 miles
- Huby Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Leathley Parish 2.5 miles
- Harewood Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Carlton Parish 3.3 miles
- Stainburn Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Arthington
LS21 1GF, LS21 1QB, LS16 9ER, LS16 9BH, LS21 1PR, LS21 1NU, LS16 9EU, LS21 1NW, LS16 9ES … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 3.6 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.1 miles
- Weeton Station 2 miles
- Horsforth Railway Station 3.6 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Arthington Ad
- Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Dakota Leeds 5 6.8 miles
- The White Swan 4.2 miles
- Britannia Hotel Leeds Bradford Airport 3 1.4 miles
- Quebecs 4 6.9 miles
- Novotel Leeds Centre Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- The Queens Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Weetwood Hall Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Hinsley Hall 3 5.2 miles
- Hyatt House Leeds Aparthotel 3 7.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Spring Wood Forest 3.7 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 3.8 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 3.9 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 5.9 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 6.2 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 6.9 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 7.6 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 8 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 9.4 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 9.9 miles
- The University of Bradford University 10.2 miles