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Scarcroft
Scarcroft — village and civil parish in West Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cross Gates · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scarcroft, the nearest railway station is Cross Gates, located 6.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Scarcroft is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,153 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in West Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.8610°, -1.4577°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scarcroft is a village and civil parish 6 miles (10 km) north east of Leeds city centre in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England. The village lies on the main A58 road between Leeds and Wetherby. It had a population of 1,153 increasing to 1,194 at the 2011 Census. The village of Bardsey is further 1 mile (2 km) eastwards on the A58 towards Wetherby. The name Scarcroft derives from the Old English sceardcroft meaning 'croft in a gap'. The Scarcroft Watermill was built in 1810 to grind corn. There is one pub in Scarcroft, the New Inn, established in 1852. It was at one time called The Bracken Fox but reverted to its former name in 2011. The village's shop and post office have closed. The closest local shops are in Bardsey, Shadwell and Whinmoor. The closest supermarkets are Tesco in Seacroft and Morrisons in Wetherby. Scarcroft is also renowned for having among the most expensive streets in Leeds: Bracken Park, recently revealed as the most expensive and Ling Lane, regularly appearing in top ten lists.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8610, -1.4577
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Scarcroft
- Postcode
- LS14 3HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Population
- 1,153
- Nearest railway station
- Cross Gates — 6.2 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Greenscapes Nusery Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Shadwell War Memorial in St Pauls Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
More Lodge Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
More Lodge Holiday Park
Campsites · 1.6 km
Oaklands Manor
Manor houses · 1.7 km
Shadwell Independent Library
Chapels · 1.7 km
Haighfield Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
Road Bridge East Of Bridge House
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Wike Scout Camp
Campsites · 2.2 km
Pompocali
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
The Bingley Arms
Historic houses · 2.4 km
The Bingley Arms
Historic pubs · 2.4 km
Scarcroft is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 1,153. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,153
- Constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Scarcroft
96 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Scarcroft →
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Austhorpe Hall
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Battle of Seacroft Moor
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Bramham Biggin
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Church of the Epiphany
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cranshaw Woods Bridge
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Four Faces
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gothic Temple
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Halton Dial Bridge
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Maypole
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Obelisk
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Shadwell Independent Library
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📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Wilfrid's Church, Halton, Leeds
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Stone Nymph
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Temple Of Lead Lads
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Tropical World
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📷 5Cathedrals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of the Epiphany
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Norwood Bottoms
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📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Saw Wood
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Nearby
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Greenscapes Nusery Campsite
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shadwell War Memorial in St Pauls Churchyard
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
More Lodge Holiday Park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
More Lodge Holiday Park
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📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oaklands Manor
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📷 3Chapels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shadwell Independent Library
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Where to eat & stay near Scarcroft
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Greenscapes Nusery Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
More Lodge Holiday Park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
More Lodge Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Haighfield Caravan Park
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📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Harewood Arms Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Bingley Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Stable Wine Bar And The Coffee Shop
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
New Travellers Rest
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crossgates and District Recreation Hall
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarcroft?
- Scarcroft is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS14 3HQ), in the parish of Scarcroft.
- What is Scarcroft?
- Scarcroft — village and civil parish in West Yorkshire, UK.
- How do I get to Scarcroft?
- The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS14 3HQ.
- Is Scarcroft free to visit?
- Yes, Scarcroft is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scarcroft?
- The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS14 3HQ.