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Sherburn

Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.18, -0.532
OS grid ref:SE 95 77
Dialling code: 01944 (West Heslerton)
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Sherburn-in-Elmet is a small town in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England, sitting roughly between York and Leeds. Its name preserves a link to the old Celtic kingdom of Elmet, and the area has medieval roots with a traditional parish church and scattered archaeological finds that hint at a long local history.

Historically the locality combined agriculture with nearby coal mining - there is the neighbouring community of Sherburn Colliery - but today it functions largely as a commuter and light‑industry centre with local shops, schools and active community and sports clubs. Good road and rail access to larger urban centres makes it a convenient base for people working in the surrounding cities while still retaining a village feel and several community events through the year.

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Transport links

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 42.7 miles68.7 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 50.7 miles81.6 km
  • Seamer Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
  • Scarborough Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km

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Local points of interest

  • Star Carr Archaeological site 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Wolds Way Lavender Gardens 5.5 miles8.9 km
  • The Walled Garden Gardens 6 miles9.6 km
  • Scarborough Signal Station Historic site 9.5 miles15.2 km
  • Eden Camp Museum 10.2 miles16.5 km
  • Castle Howard Estate 15.5 miles25 km
  • North Beach Beach 15.6 miles25.2 km
  • Castle Howard Country house 15.7 miles25.2 km
  • Fraisethorpe Beach Beach 15.8 miles25.4 km
  • Keldholme Priory Historic site 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 17.7 miles28.5 km
  • Rosedale Priory Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km