Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Westow
Westow — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Westow, the nearest railway station is Malton, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is YO60 7NH. Entry to the town is free.
About
Westow is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 318 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0775°, -0.8493°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Westow is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Westow is situated in the lee of Spy Hill, bordering the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the A64 road linking Leeds to the East Coast, 5 miles (8 km) west of the town of Malton, and 15 miles (24 km) east of the city of York. The village was within the historic boundaries of the East Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. From 1974 to 2023, it was part of the Ryedale district. It is now administered by North Yorkshire Council. The civil parish also includes the hamlets of Firby and Kirkham. The population of the civil parish was 339 in the 2011 Census. Neighbouring villages are Crambe, Whitwell-on-the-Hill, Welburn, Howsham, Leavening and Burythorpe. There are parish records in Westow dating back to the 16th century, and archeological evidence of human settlement in the area has been found dating back to the celts. The name Westow likely derives from West Howe, meaning hill.
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Background
Architecture
The oldest part of Westow village lies within a conservation area and is south of the village pub, along 'Main Street'. Property predominantly comprises detached, semi-detached and terraced houses and cottages, finished in traditional locally quarried oolite limestone, with red pan-tile roofs. There are fifteen Historic England listed properties in Westow. These include Westow Hall, a 17th-century house which was the residence of the 4th and 5th Baron Grimthorpe. The Church of St Mary, Westow, is a Norman church constructed with limestone rubble and ashlar – most of the church was demolished with only the tower remaining, and it was rebuilt on a much smaller scale, using the original stone,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0775, -0.8493
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Westow
- Postcode
- YO60 7NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Population
- 318
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q985729 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Westow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Westow From Spy Hill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Westow Hall
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Kirkham
Villages · 1.7 km
Kirkham Priory
Abbeys & priories · 1.9 km
Crambe
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Church of St Michael
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Kirkham Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Ox Carr Wood
Vineyards · 2.4 km
Low Hutton
Villages · 2.6 km
Suspension Bridge Across River Derwent
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Church of Saint John
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Howsham Hall
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Howsham
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Westow is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 318. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 318
- Constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
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Things to see in Westow
58 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Westow →
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Derventio Brigantum
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malton Bridge
Malton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malton Castle
Malton Castle — former castle in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malton Castle Marker
Malton Castle Marker — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pete Coates.
📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malton Cemetery
Malton Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Millenium Garden of Peace
Millenium Garden of Peace is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Priory Church of St Mary
Priory Church of St Mary — church in Malton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornthorpe Bridge
Thornthorpe Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Holy wells · Yorkshire & the Humber
Walls Bounding Churchyard Of St Mary's Priory Church
Walls Bounding Churchyard Of St Mary's Priory Church — Grade I listed wall in Ryedale, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Westow Hall
Westow Hall — house in Westow, Ryedale, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
York House
York House — house in Malton, Ryedale, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Paul's lane
Paul's lane — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Derventio
Derventio — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aldro Rath
Aldro Rath — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hedon Howe
Hedon Howe — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Birdsall House
Birdsall House — a manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Lodge
The Old Lodge — a manor in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leavening Brow Picnic Site
Leavening Brow Picnic Site — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Norton and Malton Heritage Centre
Norton and Malton Heritage Centre — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malton Museum
Malton Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eden Camp Museum
Eden Camp Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dickens Museum & Scrooges Counting House
Dickens Museum & Scrooges Counting House — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malton railway station
Malton railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Westow Hall
Westow Hall — house in Westow, Ryedale, England, UK.
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Kirkham Priory
Kirkham Priory — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Crambe
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📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Ryedale, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirkham Bridge
Kirkham Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Westow
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornthorpe Caravan & Camping Site
Thornthorpe Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Private Hill
The Private Hill — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Pear Tree Farm Camping and Caravanning
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Castle Howard Lakeside Touring Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fox Hill Park
Fox Hill Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brickyard Lakes Country Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Crown And Cushion
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The New Globe Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Golden Lion Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Spotted Cow Public House
The Spotted Cow Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Cross Keys Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westow?
- Westow is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO60 7NH), in the parish of Westow.
- What is Westow?
- Westow — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Westow?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO60 7NH.
- Is Westow a protected site?
- Yes — Westow is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westow free to visit?
- Yes, Westow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westow?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO60 7NH.