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Yorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Grimethorpe
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Grimethorpe
Grimethorpe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Little Houghton, 31km from Stanage Edge.
Grimethorpe is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,672, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Grimethorpe 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 Grimethorpe to your route.
About Grimethorpe
Grimethorpe is a village in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 census it has a population of 4,672. Grimethorpe is located in eastern Barnsley, and until the local government reorganisation of 1974, it was part of the Hemsworth district and constituency. The village isRead more
part of the North East ward of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.
For much of the 20th century Grimethorpe's economy was rooted in coal mining. Since the 1984–85 miners' strike, the downscaling of UK coal mining greatly accelerated and international cheap open-pit mining provoked closure of its colliery in May 1993. In 1994 it was regarded as the poorest village in Britain.
There are roads linking the village to some of the country's biggest arteries, and the village is home to approximately 51 businesses, including the online fashion retailer ASOS.
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Grimethorpe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5765 latitude, -1.3769 longitude.
What is the population of Grimethorpe?
Grimethorpe has a population of approximately 4,672 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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- Population
- 4,672
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5765, -1.3769
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
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 Grimethorpe
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
24 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Derwent Dam
A monumental stone dam used by 617 Squadron to practise for the Dambusters raid, with twin towers above the Upper Derwent Valley.
30 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Ladybower Inn
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
31 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Stanage Edge (Pride and Prejudice cliff)
The gritstone edge in the Peak District where Elizabeth Bennet stands on the rocks in the 2005 film.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Ladybower Reservoir
A Derwent Valley reservoir with two circular bellmouth spillways, used for Dambusters training and a favourite cycling loop.
31 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Higger Tor
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Grimethorpe
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 31 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 32 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 32 kmHolme MossA 524 m Pennine pass on the A6024 topped by a landmark transmitter mast, a celebrated cycling climb used in the 2014 Tour de France.
- 33 kmWoodhead PassThe A628 trans-Pennine route over bleak moorland past the Woodhead reservoirs, frequently closed by snow and high winds.
- 36 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
- 36 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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