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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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Laxton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Laxton
Laxton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Eastrington, 45km from Castle Howard.
Laxton is in England, United Kingdom. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Eastrington, about 5 km away.
Laxton is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The village is situated approximately 2 miles (3 km) east from Howden and 19 miles (31 km) south-east from the county town of York.
The civil parish is formed by the village of Laxton and the hamlets of Cotness, Metham and Saltmarshe. ARead more
very small part of Yokefleet also falls within the parish.
According to the 2011 UK census, Laxton parish had a population of 314, a reduction on the 2001 UK census figure of 322.
Laxton lies within the Parliamentary constituency of Goole and Pocklington.
The village is served by Saltmarshe railway station on the Sheffield to Hull Line.
The name Laxton derives from the Old English Laxaingtūn meaning 'settlement connected with Laxa'.
In 1823 Laxton was in the civil parish of Howden, and in the Wapentake and Liberty of Howdenshire. Population at the time was 268. Occupations included seven farmers, two carpenters, a corn miller, a tailor, a shopkeeper, a shoemaker, a schoolmaster and public house landlords of the White Horse; the Mason's Arms, who was also a bricklayer; and the Cross Keys, who was also a blacksmith. Resident was the ecclesiastical parish curate and a Philip Saltmarshe, Esquire of Saltmarshe.
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What is there to see near Laxton?
Within an hour or so of Laxton: Humber Bridge (23 km), The Shambles (32 km), York Minster (33 km), Squires Cafe Bar (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Laxton?
The nearest famous roads are Rosedale Chimney Bank, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Laxton?
Laxton is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Eastrington.
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- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.7201, -0.8033
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 Laxton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
York Minster
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
33 km · about 40 min 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Harewood Speed Hillclimb
The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.
50 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
500 acres of 18th-century parkland near Wakefield displaying open-air work by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and changing international artists.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Laxton
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 23 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.
- 63 kmSutton BankA steep escarpment with a 1-in-4 hairpin climb and a view James Herriot called 'the finest in England', looking over the Vale of York.
- 69 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 70 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.
- 71 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 73 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
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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