Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.842, -1.1 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 59 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01757 (Selby) |
Kelfield is a small rural parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, centred on the village of the same name. Set close to the River Ouse, it sits within easy reach of Selby and York, making it a quiet base for both farming families and commuters who value countryside living with relatively good access to larger towns.
The parish is traditionally agricultural, with arable fields, pasture and a scattering of cottages and farmsteads; local life is shaped by a modest village community, a village hall and church activities rather than any heavy industry. Its riverside setting, quiet lanes and historic feel attract walkers and visitors interested in rural North Yorkshire while preserving a distinctly local, close‑knit social character.