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Leven
Leven — village and civil parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arram · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leven is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,240 people. Address: HU17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.8912°, -0.3186°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Leven is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of Hornsea town centre, and north-west of the A165 road. According to the 2011 UK census, Leven parish had a population of 2,433, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 2,240.
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Background
History
It is believed that the village of Little Leven - immediately west of the present village - began as far back as the days of the Ancient Britons, though Neolithic and Bronze Age human occupation of the area is known. Finds from Leven 'Carrs' (marshy land) have included axe heads, leaf-shaped swords, and a spearhead. Three quarters of a mile west of Little Leven, at Hall Garth, is the site of Leven's former parish church - St Faith's - which was in use between 1350 and 1843. It is thought that the original village of Leven was sited in its immediate vicinity though archaeological understanding of that area is sparse. In 1823 Leven (then spelt 'Leaven'), was a civil parish in the Wapentake…
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- Coordinates
- 53.8912, -0.3186
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Leven
- Postcode
- HU17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
- Population
- 2,240
- Nearest railway station
- Arram — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1811450 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Leven, East Riding.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Leven War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Trinity Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm
Aqueducts · 0.5 km
Causeway Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Sandholme Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
High Farm Country Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Dacre Lakeside Park
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Catwick Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Foss Hill Country Park
Caravan parks · 2.5 km
Catwick
Villages · 2.6 km
Routh
Villages · 2.9 km
Watersedge Park
Caravan parks · 3.0 km
Leven is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 2,240. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,240
- Constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Leven
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Leven →
📷 3Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm
Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm — aqueduct in Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Struncheon Hill Lock
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📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eske Manor
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Causeway Bridge
Causeway Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leven War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Trinity Church
Leven War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Trinity Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Catwick Village Sign
Catwick Village Sign — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sandholme Park
Sandholme Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Billabong Caravan Park
Billabong Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dacre Lakeside Park
Dacre Lakeside Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Farm Country Park
High Farm Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Watersedge Park
Watersedge Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foss Hill Country Park
Foss Hill Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leven War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Trinity Church
Leven War Memorial in the Churchyard of Holy Trinity Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Aqueducts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm
Aqueduct At Sandholme Farm — aqueduct in Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Causeway Bridge
Causeway Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sandholme Park
Sandholme Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Farm Country Park
High Farm Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Where to eat & stay near Leven
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sandholme Park
Sandholme Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park
Blue Rose Caravan Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Farm Country Park
High Farm Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dacre Lakeside Park
Dacre Lakeside Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foss Hill Country Park
Foss Hill Country Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Watersedge Park
Watersedge Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Monks Walk Public House
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📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
Straddles Coffee Shop
Straddles Coffee Shop — a café in england yorkshire.
📷 4Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The White Horse
The White Horse — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Cross Keys
The Cross Keys — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Molescroft
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Constable Arms Public House
Constable Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leven?
- Leven is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU17), in the parish of Leven.
- What is Leven?
- Leven — village and civil parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Leven?
- The nearest railway station is Arram, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU17.
- Is Leven free to visit?
- Yes, Leven is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leven?
- The nearest railway station is Arram, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU17.