Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ackton
Ackton — village in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Featherstone · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ackton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6921°, -1.3760°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ackton is a hamlet in the parish of Featherstone, in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. It is near Pontefract. In 1931 the parish had a population of 961.
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Background
History
Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the name "Ackton" means "oak-tree farmstead". It is formed from the Old Scandinavian word eik ("oak-tree") and the Old English word tūn ("farmstead, village, enclosure"). The first element of the name indicates the presence of settlers from Scandinavia in Ackton whose dialect influenced the name of the settlement. Ackton appeared as Aitone in the Domesday Book of 1086. The village is mentioned again, this time more correctly, as Aicton. Ackton was a township in the parish of Featherstone, from 1866 Ackton was a civil parish but on 1 April 1938 the parish was abolished and merged with Snydale to form "Ackton and Snydale".
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- Coordinates
- 53.6921, -1.3760
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Featherstone
- Postcode
- WF7 6JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Nearest railway station
- Featherstone — 1.9 km
Sources
Other places nearby
The War Horse
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Streethouse Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.0 km
Post Office Road
Stadiums · 2.1 km
All Saints Church, Normanton
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Normanton Upper Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.6 km
Normanton, West Yorkshire
Museums · 2.7 km
Streethouse Picture House
Theatres · 2.8 km
Cineworld Cinema Castleford
Theatres · 2.9 km
Purston Jaglin
Villages · 2.9 km
Castleford
Museums · 3.0 km
Escapologist
Escape rooms · 3.0 km
Diggerland Yorkshire
Theme parks · 3.0 km
Ackton is a town located in the Yorkshire region of the UK. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ackton
77 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ackton →
📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
All Saints Church, Normanton
All Saints Church, Normanton — grade II listed church in Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Altofts Cemetery
Altofts Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barclays Bank
Barclays Bank — bank building in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Castleford Bridge
Castleford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
John Gully's Burial Plot
John Gully's Burial Plot is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Castleford Stadium
New Castleford Stadium is a stadium in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Normanton Upper Cemetery
Normanton Upper Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Priory Gothic Arch
Nostell Priory Gothic Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 3Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie
Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 3Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge — Folly or eyecatcher.
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📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Market Hall is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Post Office Road
Post Office Road — Rugby league venue in Featherstone, England.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Queen's Mill
Queen's Mill — historic flour mill in Castleford, West Yorkshire, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roll of Honour
Roll of Honour is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
RSPB St Aidan's
RSPB St Aidan's is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Aidan's
St Aidan's — country Park and RSPB reserve between Leeds and Castleford in West Yorkshire, England.
📷 5Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Streethouse Cemetery
Streethouse Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Hall and attached garden wall to front
The Old Hall and attached garden wall to front — house in Ackworth, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The War Horse
The War Horse — War memorial, dating to 2018.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tickle Cock Bridge
Tickle Cock Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crescent Cinema, Pontrefact
Crescent Cinema, Pontrefact in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Streethouse Picture House
Streethouse Picture House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The War Horse
The War Horse — War memorial, dating to 2018.
📷 5Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Streethouse Cemetery
Streethouse Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Stadiums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Post Office Road
Post Office Road — Rugby league venue in Featherstone, England.
📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
All Saints Church, Normanton
All Saints Church, Normanton — grade II listed church in Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Normanton Upper Cemetery
Normanton Upper Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Normanton, West Yorkshire
Normanton is a town in the civil parish of Normanton and Altofts, in the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is north-east of Wakefield and south-west of Castleford. The civil parish ext
Where to eat & stay near Ackton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Holiday Park
Nostell Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oakland Hill Estate
Oakland Hill Estate — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heath Common Travelers Site
Heath Common Travelers Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oulton Hall Hotel
Oulton Hall Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bank House Hotel
Bank House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 6Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pontefract Barracks
Pontefract Barracks in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Green Dragon Public House
The Green Dragon Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Horse Vaults Public House
The Horse Vaults Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wakefield Arms
The Wakefield Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in england yorkshire. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ackton?
- Ackton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF7 6JB), in the parish of Featherstone.
- What is Ackton?
- Ackton — village in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ackton?
- The nearest railway station is Featherstone, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF7 6JB.
- Is Ackton free to visit?
- Yes, Ackton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ackton?
- The nearest railway station is Featherstone, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF7 6JB.