Towns & cities · North West England
Hellifield
Hellifield — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hellifield, the nearest railway station is Hellifield, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is BD23, and entry to the area is free.
About
Hellifield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,102 people. Address: BD23. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0045°, -2.2215°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hellifield is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England (grid reference SD855565). Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village was once an important railway junction on the Settle-Carlisle Railway between the Midland Railway and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, but Hellifield railway station is now a shadow of its former glory. It is situated on the A65, between Skipton and Settle. Hellifield had a population of 1,060 residents at the 2001 census, increasing to 1,426 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
through Hellifield]] In the Domesday Book of 1086, Hellifield is mentioned as Helgeflet; meaning 'Holy Marsh or Stream', translated from Anglo-Saxon, the village also could have been dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon Goddess 'Hel'. There is also the possibility that the name derives from the Norse 'The Farm of Helgi'. The village name changed over the years; in the 12th century, Hellifield was referred to as "Nether Hellifield" and in the 17th and 18th centuries the village was named "Hellifield Pele" and slightly later "Hellifield Cochins". The modern spelling of Hellifield appears in the mid-19th century, on maps and drawings. In medieval times it seems that the area between Hellifield and…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0045, -2.2215
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hellifield
- Postcode
- BD23
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Population
- 1,102
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q600342 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hellifield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Main Road, Hellifield.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hellifield Peel
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Gallaber Park
Campsites · 1.2 km
Halton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Swinden Hall
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Round Hill tumulus
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.2 km
Swinden
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Blue Hill
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Villages · 2.5 km
Hard Knot Hill
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Long Preston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Maypole Inn
B&Bs · 2.8 km
Maypole Inn
Historic pubs · 2.8 km
Hellifield is a village in North West England with a population of 1,102. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,102
- Constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hellifield
7 attractions within 12 km.
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Long Preston War Memorial
Long Preston War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Hellifield Peel
Hellifield Peel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5B&Bs · North West England
Maypole Inn
Maypole Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Gallaber Park
Gallaber Park — a campsite in england north west.
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📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Hellifield Peel
Hellifield Peel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Gallaber Park
Gallaber Park — a campsite in england north west.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Halton Bridge
Halton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Swinden Hall
Swinden Hall — historic building in Hellifield, North Yorkshire, England.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · North West England
Round Hill tumulus
Round Hill tumulus — a burial mound in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Hellifield
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Gallaber Park
Gallaber Park — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5B&Bs · North West England
Maypole Inn
Maypole Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hurries Farm CL
Hurries Farm CL — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa — a hotel in england north west. 4-star.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Manor House Farm Caravan Site
Manor House Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newfield Hall
Newfield Hall — a hotel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Crow Trees Inn
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📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Falcon Manor Hotel
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📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium — a café in england north west.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Angel Inn
The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Spread Eagle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hellifield?
- Hellifield is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23), in the parish of Hellifield.
- What is Hellifield?
- Hellifield — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hellifield?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23.
- Is Hellifield free to visit?
- Yes, Hellifield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hellifield?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23.