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Dunnington

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dunnington

Dunnington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Skipsea, 47km from Castle Howard.

Dunnington is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,987, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dunnington 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 Dunnington to your route.

About Dunnington

Dunnington is a village in the civil parish of Bewholme, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of the town of Hornsea and 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of the village of Beeford. Dunnington was formerly a township in the parish of Beeford, in 1866 Dunnington

Read more became a civil parish, on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Bewholme. In 1931 the parish had a population of 55. The name Dunnington derives from an Old English personal name, either Dudda or Dodda, and ingtūn meaning 'settlement connected with'.

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Where is Dunnington located?

Dunnington is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9500 latitude, -0.2500 longitude.

What is the population of Dunnington?

Dunnington has a population of approximately 2,987 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,987
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.9500, -0.2500

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 Dunnington

6 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.

28 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

York Minster

One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.

54 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

The Shambles

Medieval York street where overhanging timber-framed shops nearly touch across the lane, some dating to the 14th century. Once a row of butchers' shops; the meat-hooks and wide sill-boards survive.

54 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Dunnington

  • 30 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.
  • 61 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 Dunnington.

Beeford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,078

Skipsea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 693

Atwick

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Ulrome

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 239

Brandesburton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,291

Hornsea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 8,432

Barmston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

Leven

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 2,433

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