Monk Fryston and Hillam
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.759, -1.233 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 50 29 |
| Population: | 1,728 |
| Dialling code: | 01977 (Pontefract) |
Monk Fryston and Hillam are neighbouring villages in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, set in gently rolling agricultural countryside a short drive from Selby and conveniently placed between Leeds and York. Their proximity to the main road network has made them popular with commuters, yet they retain a distinctly rural feel with hedged fields, stone cottages and a compact village core.
Both villages have medieval roots - the “Monk” in Monk Fryston hints at historic monastic links - and you’ll find a parish church, village halls, pubs and local clubs that sustain an active community life. The area’s economy remains a mix of farming and small local businesses, and Monk Fryston Hall provides a hint of the local gentry past; together the two villages balance heritage, countryside living and easy access to nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Monk Fryston and Hillam
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 13.2 miles
- Bradford 21.8 miles
- York 15 miles
- Huddersfield 24.2 miles
- Rotherham 23.3 miles
- Doncaster 17.1 miles
- Wakefield 12.5 miles
- Harrogate 20.4 miles
- Barnsley 16.6 miles
- Castleford 5.3 miles
- Morley 15 miles
- Dewsbury 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Monk Fryston Parish 0.6 miles
- Hillam Parish 0.7 miles
- Monk Fryston & South Milford Ward 1 mile
- Burton Salmon Parish 1.4 miles
- South Milford Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Birkin Parish 2.2 miles
- Byram cum Sutton Parish 2.3 miles
- Fairburn Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sherburn in Elmet Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Brotherton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Byram Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hambleton Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Monk Fryston and Hillam
LS25 5HY, LS25 5HP, LS25 5DD, LS25 5PA, LS25 5HJ, LS25 5PL, LS25 5EG, LS25 5EB, LS25 5NQ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 18.9 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 21.3 miles
- South Milford Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Sherburn-in-Elmet Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Monk Fryston and Hillam Ad
- Owl, Hambleton by Marston's Inns 4 2.8 miles
- Best Western Plus Milford Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Pontefract North 3 4.2 miles
- The George Inn 4 6.9 miles
- Host & Stay | Joffre Avenue 5.5 miles
- Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa 4 8.3 miles
- Premier Inn Castleford Xscape 3 5.6 miles
- ibis Wakefield East-Castleford 3 7.1 miles
- Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.3 miles
- Hazlewood Castle & Spa 4 7.3 miles
Schools in Monk Fryston and Hillam
- Monk Fryston C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 3.2 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 7.2 miles
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 7.2 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 9.7 miles
- Stanley Library Library 10.4 miles
- Outwood Library Library 11.7 miles
- Hampole Priory Historic site 11.8 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 13.1 miles
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 13.2 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles