Norwood
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.974, -1.68 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 21 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01943 (Guiseley) |
The small rural parish of Norwood in North Yorkshire, England is characterised by rolling farmland, stone-built cottages and a patchwork of hedgerows and lanes that reflect centuries of agricultural use. Its quiet lanes and surrounding fields give it the low-key, pastoral feel common to many small Yorkshire communities.
Historically tied to farming, the parish preserves older farmhouses and a parish church that hint at medieval origins, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with some residents commuting to nearby towns and a modest welcome for countryside visitors. Social life is typically local and community-focused, with village events and parish meetings playing an important role in binding the small population together.
Postcode districts covering Norwood
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 13 miles
- Bradford 13.3 miles
- York 24.2 miles
- Huddersfield 22.9 miles
- Wakefield 21.5 miles
- Harrogate 5.7 miles
- Halifax 18.6 miles
- Castleford 22.1 miles
- Morley 15.8 miles
- Dewsbury 19.8 miles
- Batley 17.4 miles
- Keighley 11.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Little Timble Parish 1.2 miles
- Washburn & Birstwith Ward 1.6 miles
- Fewston Parish 2.2 miles
- Haverah Park Parish 2.4 miles
- Lindley Parish 2.4 miles
- Great Timble Parish 2.6 miles
- Felliscliffe Parish 2.9 miles
- Askwith Parish 3.1 miles
- Darley and Menwith Parish 3.2 miles
- Weston Parish 3.2 miles
- Farnley Parish 3.3 miles
- Newall with Clifton Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Norwood
LS21 2QY, HG3 1SD, HG3 1SN, HG3 1TB, HG3 1TD, LS21 2RA, HG3 1SB, HG3 1SX, HG3 1SL … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 7.5 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 38.3 miles
- Weeton Station 5.3 miles
- Burley-in-Wharfedale Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 7.3 miles
Hotels near Norwood Ad
- Timble Inn 5 1.9 miles
- Wellington Inn 4 4.2 miles
- The Yorkshire 4 5.7 miles
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Harrogate 4 5.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza Harrogate 4 5.9 miles
- The Crown Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- The West Park Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Penny Bun 4 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate - Majestic Hotel & Spa 4 5.7 miles
- The Studley Hotel 4 5.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Bewerley Hall Estate 8.3 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 8.5 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 9.5 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 10.7 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 12.1 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 12.2 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 12.2 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles