Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nafferton
Nafferton — village and civil parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nafferton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nafferton, the nearest railway station is Nafferton, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Nafferton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,184 people. Address: YO25. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.0194°, -0.3902°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Hull Headwaters SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Nafferton is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north-east of Driffield town centre and lies just south of the A614 road. The village is served by Nafferton railway station on the Yorkshire Coast Line from Hull to Scarborough. According to the 2011 UK Census, Nafferton parish had a population of 2,433, an increase on the 2001 UK Census figure of 2,184.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence for settlement in the area dates back to the Mesolithic. Early hunter-gatherers established temporary camp sites throughout the area, subsisting from woodlands foraging, deer, boars, bears, and wild cattle. The nearby Yorkshire Wolds were later the site of substantial human activity during the Neolithic and the area features burial mounds, with frequent finds of lithic technology. According to A Dictionary of British Place Names the name Nafferton probably derives from "Nattfari", an Old Norse person name, with "tun", the Old English word for a farmstead or enclosure. Nafferton is listed in the Domesday Book as "Nadfartone". In 1823 Nafferton was a parish in the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0194, -0.3902
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Nafferton
- Postcode
- YO25
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Population
- 2,184
- Nearest railway station
- Nafferton — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2045849 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nafferton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nafferton Pond.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Driffield Navigation
Canals · 2.7 km
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Villages · 2.8 km
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Lowthorpe
Villages · 2.8 km
Wansford Lock
Canal locks · 3.2 km
Driffield Castle
Stately homes · 3.4 km
The Great Flood of Driffield
Memorials & monuments · 3.4 km
Great Driffield Moat Hill
Castles · 3.4 km
Wansford Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.4 km
Riverhead Mill
Mills · 3.4 km
Bell Hotel
Hotels · 3.6 km
Nafferton is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 2,184. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,184
- Constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Nafferton
23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Nafferton →
📷 3Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Danes Graves
Danes Graves — archaeological site in Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · Yorkshire & the Humber
Driffield Castle
Driffield Castle — motte-and-bailey castle in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Driffield Navigation
Driffield Navigation — Waterway in Yorkshire, England.
📷 3Mills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Riverhead Mill
Riverhead Mill — mill in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canal locks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Snakeholme Lock
Snakeholme Lock — canal lock on the Driffield Navigation, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Canal locks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wansford Lock
Wansford Lock — lock in Skerne and Wansford, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Canal locks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whinhill Lock
Whinhill Lock — canal lock in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St John's (of Beverley) Well
St John's (of Beverley) Well — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nunnery Hill
Nunnery Hill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wansford Bridge
Wansford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Great Flood of Driffield
The Great Flood of Driffield — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Medieval settlement of Pockthorpe at Pockthorpe Hall
Medieval settlement of Pockthorpe at Pockthorpe Hall — a UK vineyard in england yorkshire, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wold House Farm
Wold House Farm — a UK vineyard in england yorkshire, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 5Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foston on the Wolds
Foston on the Wolds — a village in england yorkshire.
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Driffield Moat Hill
Great Driffield Moat Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gallows Hill
Gallows Hill — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Nearby
📷 5Canal locks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whinhill Lock
Whinhill Lock — canal lock in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Canals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Driffield Navigation
Driffield Navigation — Waterway in Yorkshire, England.
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Wansford Lock
Wansford Lock — lock in Skerne and Wansford, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Nafferton
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
East End Farm Campsite
East End Farm Campsite — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gransmoor Lodge Caravan Park
Gransmoor Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorpe Hall Caravan & Camping Park
Thorpe Hall Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rectory Farm Caravan Site
Rectory Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Little Eden Country Park
Little Eden Country Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Black Lion Public House
Black Lion Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
White Swan Inn
White Swan Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Molescroft
The Molescroft in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
Straddles Coffee Shop
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nafferton?
- Nafferton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25), in the parish of Nafferton.
- What is Nafferton?
- Nafferton — village and civil parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nafferton?
- The nearest railway station is Nafferton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO25.
- Is Nafferton a protected site?
- Yes — Nafferton is part of the River Hull Headwaters SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Nafferton free to visit?
- Yes, Nafferton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nafferton?
- The nearest railway station is Nafferton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25.