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About Melbourne

Melbourne works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sutton upon Derwent, 26km from Castle Howard.

Melbourne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 793, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Melbourne 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 Melbourne to your route.

About Melbourne

Melbourne is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of the market town of Market Weighton and 4.5 miles (7 km) south-west of the market town of Pocklington. The village lies just to the south of the Pocklington Canal. According to the 2011

Read more UK census, Melbourne parish had a population of 793, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 755. In 1823, Melbourne was in the civil parish of Thorton and the Wapentake of Harthill. Within the village was a Wesleyan and a Primitive Methodist chapel. Population at the time was 437. Occupations included two blacksmiths, two shoemakers, a joiner, a wheelwright & machine maker, a bricklayer, a cattle dealer, a shopkeeper, a brick & tile maker, and fourteen farmers, one of whom was the landlord of The Cross Keys public house. Resident in the village were two gentlemen and a yeoman, and Lieutenant General James Wharton, who was a Justice of the peace and the Commissioner of Taxes for the East and North Ridings. A carrier operated between the village and York once a week. The name Melbourne derives from the Old English middelburna meaning 'middle stream'.

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What are the best things to do in Melbourne?

Melbourne 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 Melbourne located?

Melbourne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.8875 latitude, -0.8592 longitude.

What is the population of Melbourne?

Melbourne has a population of approximately 793 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
793
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.8875, -0.8592

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 Melbourne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

York Minster

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

17 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Squires Cafe Bar

One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.

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.

34 km · about 40 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.

41 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate

Yorkshire tea-room institution founded by Swiss confectioner Frederick Belmont in 1919, still family-owned and famous for Fat Rascals and its art-deco interior inspired by the Queen Mary liner.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Melbourne

  • 34 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.
  • 51 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

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Wilberfoss

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Pocklington

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7 km awayPop. 8,337

Hayton

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7 km awayPop. 193

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