Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Askwith
Askwith — village and civil parish in Harrogate District, North Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Burley-in-Wharfedale · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Askwith, the nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Askwith is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 220 people. Address: LS21. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Harrogate District, North Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.9303°, -1.7439°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Askwith is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 220 (2001 census), increasing to 240 at the 2011 Census. The village is located in Wharfedale, and is close to the border of West Yorkshire. Nearby towns are Otley, Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Harrogate, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. Facilities include a school, a pub, and a garden nursery. An annual show is held, with attractions ranging from produce and handicraft classes, to a dog show and horse competitions, as well as stalls and entertainment. There is also a WI group and a toddler group. Baines lists the village as "Asquith" in 1822 and Lewis as "Askwith, or Asquith" in 1848. The name of the village derives from the Old Norse ask-viðr, meaning ash wood. A derivative surname from the village is that of Asquith. The village is related to the famous Asquith family.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9303, -1.7439
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Askwith
- Postcode
- LS21
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Population
- 220
- Nearest railway station
- Burley-in-Wharfedale — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q732333 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Askwith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Askwith Pub - geograph.org.uk - 1131138.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
New Close Lathe
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Greenholme Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Weston Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Bridge Over Hundwith Gill
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Weston
Villages · 1.7 km
Moss House
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Pizza One
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Viaduct And Bridge South Of Mill Pond
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Low Laith
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Denton Hall, Wharfedale
Gardens · 2.2 km
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Burley House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
The Long Stoop
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Askwith is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 220. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 220
- Constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
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Things to see in Askwith
58 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Askwith →
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Dob Park Bridge
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Fewston Cemetery
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Fewston Reservoir
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John O'Gaunt's Castle
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Lindley Bridge
Lindley Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Lindley Wood Reservoir
Lindley Wood Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Little Alms Cliff
Little Alms Cliff is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pizza One
Pizza One is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Scow Hall
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Swinsty Hall
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Swinsty Reservoir
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Low Laith
Low Laith — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Pippin Castle
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Greenholme Mill
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Weston Mill
Weston Mill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Dylan's Hill
Dylan's Hill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Death's Head Rock
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Tree of Life
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Mill Syke
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Fewston Mill
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Bland Hill School
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Nearby
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New Close Lathe
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Greenholme Mill
Greenholme Mill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Weston Mill
Weston Mill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Over Hundwith Gill
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Moss House
Moss House — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Askwith
Places to stay
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Robin Hole Camping Site
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The Black Horse Hotel
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Clarion Lodge Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Curly Hill Campsite & Centre
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Craiglands Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yew Tree Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cross Pipes Inn
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Horse And Farrier
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The Black Bull
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Askwith?
- Askwith is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS21), in the parish of Askwith.
- What is Askwith?
- Askwith — village and civil parish in Harrogate District, North Yorkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Askwith?
- The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS21.
- Is Askwith a protected site?
- Yes — Askwith is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Askwith free to visit?
- Yes, Askwith is free to enter.
- How do I get to Askwith?
- The nearest railway station is Burley-in-Wharfedale, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS21.