Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Draughton
In or near Beamsley.
Draughton — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holywell Halt · 1.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Draughton is a village located in Yorkshire. It features typical rural architecture and a landscape characteristic of the region. The village is part of the Craven district and offers a glimpse into traditional Yorkshire village life. Visitors can expect a quiet environment with local amenities and scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9667, -1.9500
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Draughton
- Postcode
- BD23 6DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Holywell Halt — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651011 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Draughton?
- Draughton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6DT), in the parish of Draughton.
- What is Draughton?
- Draughton — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Draughton?
- The nearest railway station is Holywell Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6DT.
- Is Draughton a protected site?
- Yes — Draughton is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Draughton?
- The nearest railway station is Holywell Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6DT.