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Carnaby

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Carnaby

Carnaby is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Boynton, 52km from Rosedale Chimney Bank.

Carnaby is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carnaby sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carnaby to your route.

About Carnaby

Royal Air Force Carnaby or more simply RAF Carnaby is a former Royal Air Force emergency landing strip that offered crippled bombers a safe place to land near the English coast during the Second World War. It was situated 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

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What are the best things to do in Carnaby?

Carnaby offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Carnaby located?

Carnaby is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.0607 latitude, -0.2596 longitude.

What is the population of Carnaby?

Carnaby has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.0607, -0.2596

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Carnaby

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Seaways Cafe

Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.

27 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Humber Bridge

Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

41 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Castle Howard

A stately home in North Yorkshire, not a true castle but one of England's grandest Baroque residences, famous from Brideshead Revisited.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Robin Hood's Bay

Enchanting fishing village tumbling down steep cliffs to a rocky shore, famous as the endpoint of Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.

45 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Rosedale Chimney Bank

One of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.

52 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Whitby Abbey

Haunting Gothic ruins crowning the East Cliff above Whitby harbour, inspiring Bram Stoker's Dracula and reached by 199 stone steps.

53 km · about 60 min drive

restaurant

Magpie Café

Whitby's harbourside fish-and-chip institution in a black-and-white 1750s merchant's house, serving fish landed yards away since 1939. The queue down Pier Road is part of the ritual.

53 km · about 60 min drive

national park

North York Moors National Park

Vast expanse of heather moorland turning purple in August, with deep valleys, a dramatic coastline and the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Carnaby

  • 41 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
  • 52 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carnaby.

Boynton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Bridlington

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Barmston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km away

Grindale

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

Ulrome

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8 km awayPop. 239

Kilham

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8 km awayPop. 960

Bempton

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9 km awayPop. 1,040

Skipsea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 693

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