Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Drax
In or near Camblesforth.
Drax — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rawcliffe · 4.6 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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Place summary
Drax is a village located in Yorkshire. It is primarily known for its agricultural landscape and proximity to the River Ouse. The village has a history linked to the development of local industry, particularly in energy production.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7284, -0.9809
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Drax
- Postcode
- YO8 8NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Nearest railway station
- Rawcliffe — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651010 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church
Castles · 0.4 km
Drax Castle Hill
Castles · 0.4 km
Drax Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.1 km
River Derwent, Yorkshire
Museums · 2.5 km
Camblesforth
Towns & cities · 2.5 km
Barmby Marsh Mooring
Piers · 2.6 km
Camblesforth Hall
Historic houses · 2.7 km
Carlton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Barmby on the Marsh Burial Ground
Cemeteries · 3.4 km
Carlton Towers
Natural landmarks · 3.4 km
Medieval settlement and early post-medieval garden earthworks around Barlow Hall
Vineyards · 4.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul — church in Drax, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church
Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Drax Priory
Drax Priory — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
River Derwent, Yorkshire
River Derwent, Yorkshire — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Camblesforth
Camblesforth — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Drax
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dobella Lane Farm Camping
Dobella Lane Farm Camping — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping
Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cliffe Meadows Holiday Park
Cliffe Meadows Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sloop Inn Campsite
Sloop Inn Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ranch Caravan Park
Ranch Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Plough Inn
The Plough Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Royal
The Royal — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Lowther Hotel
The Lowther Hotel — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Blacksmith Arms
The Blacksmith Arms 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Green Dragon Public House
The Green Dragon Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drax?
- Drax is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8 8NF), in the parish of Drax.
- What is Drax?
- Drax — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Drax?
- The nearest railway station is Rawcliffe, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8 8NF.
- How do I get to Drax?
- The nearest railway station is Rawcliffe, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8 8NF.