Upper Helmsley
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54, -0.94 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 69 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01904 (York) |
Upper Helmsley is a small, rural parish in North Yorkshire, England, sitting among rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes. The settlement is made up of a handful of farmsteads and stone-built cottages typical of the area, with quiet footpaths and bridleways that appeal to walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Its roots are agricultural and historic field patterns and older farm buildings still hint at a medieval past. Today the local economy remains largely farming-based, with some residents commuting to nearby towns; community life is low-key and often revolves around local events and conservation efforts that help preserve the parish’s rural character.
Postcode districts covering Upper Helmsley
Most populated places nearby
- York 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Harrogate 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Beverley 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Selby 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Goole 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Brough and Elloughton 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Kippax 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Garforth 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Knaresborough 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Knottingley 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Wetherby 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Driffield 20.4 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Gate Helmsley Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Stamford Bridge Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Warthill Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sand Hutton Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Buttercrambe with Bossall Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Stockton on the Forest Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Claxton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kexby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Holtby Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Catton Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dunnington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Harton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Upper Helmsley
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 30.8 miles49.5 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 35.9 miles57.8 km
- Murton Lane 3.8 miles6.1 km
- York Railway Station 6.9 miles11 km
Hotels near Upper Helmsley Ad
- Sandburn Hall Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Grand, York 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Golden Fleece York 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Clementine's Guest House 5 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Moxy York 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Roomzzz York City 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- No.1 by Guesthouse, York 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Middlethorpe Hall & Spa 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Galtres Lodge Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The Minster Hotel York 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
Local points of interest
- Sand Hutton Hall Estate 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 3.9 miles6.3 km
- University of York University 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Wentworth College College 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- National Railway Museum Museum 6.9 miles11.1 km
- York Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Castle Howard Estate 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Castle Howard Country house 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Eden Camp Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Nun Appleton Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km