Saxton
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.825, -1.278 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 47 36 |
| Population: | 592 |
Saxton is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, lying a few miles south‑east of Tadcaster and within easy reach of York and Leeds. Situated on gently rolling arable land of the Vale of York, it has traditionally been an agricultural community with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work.
The settlement has Anglo‑Saxon roots and the surrounding countryside is marked by medieval and later historic sites, most notably its proximity to the battlefield of Towton (1461) from the Wars of the Roses, which attracts local historians and walkers. Today Saxton retains a quiet, close‑knit social life centred on the village church, hall and occasional community events, offering a distinctly rural Yorkshire character.
Postcode districts covering Saxton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Bradford 20 miles32.2 km
- York 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Huddersfield 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Doncaster 22 miles35.4 km
- Wakefield 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Harrogate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Barnsley 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Castleford 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Morley 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Dewsbury 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Batley 16.4 miles26.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Saxton with Scarthingwell Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Barkston Ash Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Lead Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Towton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lotherton cum Aberford Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Kirkby Wharfe with North Milford Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Huddleston with Newthorpe Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aberford Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Church Fenton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Little Fenton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sherburn in Elmet Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Stutton with Hazlewood Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Saxton
LS24 9PZ, LS24 9PX, LS24 9AZ, LS24 9QF, LS24 9TA, LS24 9SX, LS24 9WG, LS24 9GJ, LS24 9QA … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 26.2 miles42.2 km
- Church Fenton Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Sherburn-in-Elmet Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Saxton Ad
- Hazlewood Castle & Spa 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Tickled Trout Inn Bilton-in-Ainsty 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Wood Hall Hotel and Spa 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Best Western Plus Milford Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Owl, Hambleton by Marston's Inns 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Ramada by Wyndham Leeds East 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Bay Horse Hotel 9 miles14.5 km
Local points of interest
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Saw Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.3 km
- York Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Stanley Library Library 11.2 miles18 km
- National Railway Museum Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Wentworth College College 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Outwood Library Library 12.3 miles19.9 km