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Skidby

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Skidby

Skidby is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Walkington, 47km from Castle Howard.

Skidby is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,132, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Skidby 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 Skidby to your route.

About Skidby

Skidby is a small village and civil parish in Yorkshire Wolds of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated about 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Hull city centre, 2.2 miles (3.5 km) west of Cottingham and 5 miles (8 km) south of Beverley. The civil parish contains mainly agricultural land, both in the hills

Read more of the wolds and the low-lying land. The civil parish also includes the hamlets of Eppleworth and Raywell. The village is the site of Skidby Windmill, a Grade II* listed building.

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Where is Skidby located?

Skidby is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7892 latitude, -0.4613 longitude.

What is the population of Skidby?

Skidby has a population of approximately 1,132 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,132
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.7892, -0.4613

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 Skidby

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

York Minster

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

45 km · about 50 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.

45 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Squires Cafe Bar

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Cadwell Park

Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Skidby

  • Right hereHumber 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.
  • 68 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 Skidby.

Little Weighton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,015

Cottingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Willerby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

Walkington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,769

Kirk Ella

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Dunswell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,682

Beverley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 30,587

Hessle

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km away

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