Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham
Cottingham — village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cottingham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cottingham, the nearest railway station is Cottingham, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cottingham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 16,947 people. Address: HU16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.7822°, -0.4136°.
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Official information
Cottingham is a vibrant area that offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. It features local shops, eateries, and cultural experiences that reflect the community's character and charm.
From the Wikipedia article
Cottingham is a large village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies 4 miles (6 km) north-west of the centre of Kingston upon Hull, and 6 miles (10 km) south-east of Beverley on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. It has two main shopping streets, Hallgate and King Street, which cross each other near the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, and a market square called Market Green. Cottingham had a population of 17,164 residents in 2011, making it larger by area and population than many towns. As a result, it is one of the villages claiming to be the largest village in England.
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Background
Visiting
The modern village has two main shopping streets, Hallgate and King Street which cross each other: Hallgate runs east to west from the medieval church to the triangular West Green, near the location of the former Baynard Castle; King Street runs north to south from Northgate to Newgate Street, Market Green (now a car park) is on the southern half of King Street, on the west side, and is the location of the council offices, library and civic hall. A market is held on Market Green on Thursday. The area including Hallgate and King Street, plus areas around and east of the railway station including Hull Road are part of a conservation area as defined by the Planning (Listed Buildings and…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7822, -0.4136
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Cottingham
- Postcode
- HU16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
- Population
- 16,947
- Nearest railway station
- Cottingham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.cottinghamuk.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1003286 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cottingham Day 2007.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Picture Playhouse
Theatres · 0.1 km
Cottingham railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Baynard Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Thwaite Hall Gardens
Gardens · 0.8 km
Southwood Hall
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Cottingham Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
Haltemprice Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.0 km
Cottingham Castle Tower
Follies · 2.4 km
Wyke College
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Skidby Mill
Windmills · 2.6 km
Sir Henry Cooper School
Natural landmarks · 2.9 km
Northern Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.9 km
Cottingham is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 16,947. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 16,947
- Constituency
- Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Cottingham
24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Cottingham →
📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Baynard Castle
Baynard Castle — former moated castle built in the 12th and 13th centuries in the village of Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Citizens' War Memorial
Citizens' War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham Castle Tower
Cottingham Castle Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham Cemetery
Cottingham Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Donald Roy Theatre (Gulbenkian Centre)
Donald Roy Theatre (Gulbenkian Centre) is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Haltemprice Priory
Haltemprice Priory — former Augustinian monastery in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Northern Cemetery
Northern Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skidby Mill
Skidby Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall — house in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thwaite Hall Gardens
Thwaite Hall Gardens — Grade II listed park and garden in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Picture Playhouse
Picture Playhouse in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cannon Cecil Cinemas
Cannon Cecil Cinemas in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cineworld Cinema Hull
Cineworld Cinema Hull in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brynmor Jones Art Collection
Brynmor Jones Art Collection — a gallery in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham railway station
Cottingham railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newland School for Girls
Newland School for Girls — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Citizens War Memorial 75 Metres South West Of Chapel At Northern Cemetery
Citizens War Memorial 75 Metres South West Of Chapel At Northern Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial Cross 20 Metres North West of Cemetery Chapel
War Memorial Cross 20 Metres North West of Cemetery Chapel — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Willerby / Wilgardi Statue
Willerby / Wilgardi Statue — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rob Hubbard Tribute Electric Cabinet
Rob Hubbard Tribute Electric Cabinet — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sir Henry Cooper School
Sir Henry Cooper School — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wyke College
Wyke College — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hull Hebrew Congregation
Hull Hebrew Congregation — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Picture Playhouse
Picture Playhouse in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham railway station
Cottingham railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Baynard Castle
Baynard Castle — former moated castle built in the 12th and 13th centuries in the village of Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
📷 3Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thwaite Hall Gardens
Thwaite Hall Gardens — Grade II listed park and garden in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Southwood Hall
Southwood Hall — house in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cottingham Cemetery
Cottingham Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cottingham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Butt Farm Caravan and Camping site
Butt Farm Caravan and Camping site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park
Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull — a hotel in england yorkshire. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Park
Raywell Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
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📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Beverley Arms
The Beverley Arms — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Papa's Fish and Chips
Papa's Fish and Chips — a restaurant in england yorkshire. Cuisine: fish;fish and chips;chips. Brand: Papa's.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Haworth Arms Public House
Haworth Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
St. George's Hotel
St. George's Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Bull 'N' Bush
The Old Bull 'N' Bush in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Criterion Public House
Criterion Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Masters Bar Public House
The Masters Bar Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cottingham?
- Cottingham is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU16), in the parish of Cottingham.
- What is Cottingham?
- Cottingham — village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Cottingham?
- The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU16.
- Is Cottingham free to visit?
- Yes, Cottingham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cottingham?
- The nearest railway station is Cottingham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU16.