Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swillington
In or near Ackton.
Swillington — a village in england yorkshire.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodlesford · 2.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Swillington is a village located in Yorkshire, with a population of 3,088. It features a mix of residential areas and local amenities typical of a small British village. The community is characterised by its rural setting and historical context within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7685, -1.4175
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Swillington
- Postcode
- LS26 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds East
- Population
- 3,088
- Nearest railway station
- Woodlesford — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636394 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

St. Mary's Church, Swillington
Historic churches · 0.1 km

Swillington Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km

Bridge Over Avenue Ponds
Historic bridges · 2.0 km

RSPB St Aidan's
Forests & woodlands · 2.0 km

BE1150 Dragline
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km

St Aidan's
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km

Gaping Goose
Historic pubs · 2.4 km

Lemonroyd Old Lock
Historic houses · 2.6 km

Shrunken medieval village of Colton
Vineyards · 2.8 km

Woodlesford
Villages · 2.8 km

Colton Medieval Village
Museums · 2.8 km

Oulton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St. Mary's Church, Swillington
St. Mary's Church, Swillington — church in Swillington, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swillington Bridge
Swillington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge Over Avenue Ponds
Bridge Over Avenue Ponds — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
RSPB St Aidan's
RSPB St Aidan's is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
BE1150 Dragline
BE1150 Dragline — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Aidan's
St Aidan's — country Park and RSPB reserve between Leeds and Castleford in West Yorkshire, England.
Where to eat & stay near Swillington
Places to stay
Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oulton Hall Hotel
Oulton Hall Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kidacre Park
Kidacre Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Clayton Hotel
Clayton Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hyatt Place Leeds
Hyatt Place Leeds — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gaping Goose
Gaping Goose in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Moorgate
The Moorgate in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Crusader
The Crusader in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Bird In Hand
The Bird In Hand in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Old Tree Inn
Old Tree Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Briggate
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swillington?
- Swillington is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS26 8DS), in the parish of Swillington.
- What is Swillington?
- Swillington — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Swillington?
- The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS26 8DS.
- How do I get to Swillington?
- The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS26 8DS.