Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swanland
Swanland — a village located in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ferriby · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Swanland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,688 people. Address: HU14. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.7399°, -0.4905°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Swanland is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire in England. The village is about seven miles (11 km) to the west of Kingston upon Hull city centre and two miles (3.2 km) north of the Humber Estuary in the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds on the B1231 road.
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Background
History
There is evidence of human activity and habitation in the area around Swanland dating to the British Iron Age/Roman Britain period. Swanland is not mentioned in the Domesday Survey, though a chapel existed in the medieval period, in the 12th century or earlier, During the 18th and 19th centuries Swanland, together with other villages west of Hull, became a popular place for wealthy residents of Hull to relocate. Large houses in Swanland included Swanland Hall (built after 1740), Braffords Hall (built after 1778), Swanland House (built 1796, rebuilt ), and Swanland Manor (built 1848, demolished 1935). The Congregationalist church, 'Christ Church' was built in 1804, A school was built 1876,…
Description
Swanland village forms a significant part of the civil parish, and is the only place of note within the parish. Near the centre of the village are a pond, as well as library (East Riding of Yorkshire Council operated), school (Swanland Primary School) and public house. The B1231 road passes through the village. and Christ Church, also known as 'The Church by the Pond', is a Methodist / United Reformed Church.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7399, -0.4905
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Swanland
- Postcode
- HU14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Population
- 3,688
- Nearest railway station
- Ferriby — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q985737 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swanland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Swanland Village.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
North Ferriby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Ferriby House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Anlaby Tranby Lane Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.4 km
Spy Hill Beacon
Viewpoints · 2.8 km
Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Raywell Park
Campsites · 2.8 km
Guideacres
Campsites · 2.9 km
Wauldby
Villages · 3.0 km
Ferriby Boats
Maritime museums · 3.2 km
Wauldby
Vineyards · 3.3 km
Outdoor Seating Area
Natural landmarks · 3.3 km
Hull Reform Synagogue
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Swanland is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 3,688. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,688
- Constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Swanland
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Swanland →
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Anlaby Tranby Lane Cemetery
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📷 3Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Black Mill (Disused)
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📷 3Mills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cliff Mill
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📷 4Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Far Ings National Nature Reserve
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📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ferriby House
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📷 5Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hessle Cemetery
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📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Bridge
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📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Bridge
Humber Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Humber Bridge
Humber Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Petuaria
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📷 3Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spy Hill Beacon
Spy Hill Beacon is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Follies · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Raikes Mausoleum
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📷 4Maritime museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ferriby Boats
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📷 4Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hessle Town Hall
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Far Ings Visitor Centre
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Outdoor Seating Area
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📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rowley Manor
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📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Welton Manor
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Ferriby War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brough War Memorial, East Riding of Yorkshire
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Start of Wolds Way
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📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hull Reform Synagogue
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📷 5Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Ferriby
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Park
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Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
North Ferriby War Memorial
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Ferriby House
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📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Anlaby Tranby Lane Cemetery
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📷 3Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spy Hill Beacon
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Park
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Where to eat & stay near Swanland
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Raywell Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
Papa's Fish and Chips
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Buccaneer Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
St. George's Hotel
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fox And Coney Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Criterion Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Vauxhall Tavern Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanland?
- Swanland is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU14), in the parish of Swanland.
- What is Swanland?
- Swanland — a village located in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swanland?
- The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU14.
- Is Swanland a protected site?
- Yes — Swanland is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Swanland free to visit?
- Yes, Swanland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanland?
- The nearest railway station is Ferriby, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU14.