Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whenby
Whenby — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Whenby is located in North Yorkshire, with the postcode YO60. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so it may be best accessed by other means.
About
Whenby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,966 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 69 people. Address: YO60. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.1203°, -1.0368°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Whenby is a civil parish and village in North Yorkshire, England, 12 miles (19 km) north of York and 8 miles (13 km) east of Easingwold. The village and parish lies between Sheriff Hutton and Brandsby, just south of the Howardian Hills. According to the 2011 census, the parish has an area of 4,860 acres (1,966 ha),. The 15th century parish church was declared redundant in 1983. It is now maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust.
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Background
History
Although Whenby was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, no particular details are shown about the settlement. The first part of the name derives from Old Norse Kona (a woman) and the suffix by, which is Old English for steadings or farm, so literally Woman's Farm. The area was in the possession of the de Nevil family in the 13th century, and passed through several noble families (Moryn, Barton, Thomas etc) until it passed through marriage to the Radclyffe family of Derwentwater. However, the lands around Whenby were forfeited to the crown in 1715 after James Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater was found guilty of treason. Radclyffe took part in the Jacobite Uprising, was tried, found…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1203, -1.0368
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whenby
- Postcode
- YO60
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Population
- 69
Sources
- wikidata: Q596401 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whenby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Whenby Village.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Whenby is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 69. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 69
- Constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
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Things to see in Whenby
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📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Martin's Church, Whenby
St Martin's Church, Whenby — church in Whenby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Snakes and Ladders
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
City of Troy Turf Maze
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📷 3Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marton Abbey
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📷 2Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wiganthorpe Hall
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Amphitheatre Picnic Site
Amphitheatre Picnic Site — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sam's View
Sam's View — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Castle
Sheriff Hutton Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Hall
Sheriff Hutton Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Ringwork
Sheriff Hutton Ringwork — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
What a View
What a View — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 2Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Alexander
Alexander — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lynne Goodwill Memorial
Lynne Goodwill Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Sheriff Hutton Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
York Meadows Caravan Park
York Meadows Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Castle
Sheriff Hutton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Marton in the Forest
Marton in the Forest — a village in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Stittenham
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Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Martin's Church, Whenby
St Martin's Church, Whenby — church in Whenby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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City of Troy Turf Maze
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Marton in the Forest
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sam's View
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Where to eat & stay near Whenby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
York Meadows Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Sheriff Hutton Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Worsley Arms Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Beech Tree Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Beech Tree Farm Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Goosewood Holiday Park
Goosewood Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ponderosa Caravan & Camping Site
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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 Commercial Public House
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Fauconberg Arms Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Stapylton Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Abbey Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Star Inn
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whenby?
- Whenby is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO60), in the parish of Whenby.
- What is Whenby?
- Whenby — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whenby?
- Drivers can use postcode YO60.
- Is Whenby a protected site?
- Yes — Whenby is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whenby free to visit?
- Yes, Whenby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whenby?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO60. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.