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Wetwang

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Wetwang

Wetwang is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fimber, 42km from Rosedale Chimney Bank.

Wetwang is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 761, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wetwang 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 Wetwang to your route.

About Wetwang

Wetwang is a Yorkshire Wolds village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 6 miles (10 kilometres) west of Driffield on the A166 road. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 761, an increase on the 2001 census figure of 672.

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Where is Wetwang located?

Wetwang is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.0175 latitude, -0.5774 longitude.

What is the population of Wetwang?

Wetwang has a population of approximately 761 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
761
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.0175, -0.5774

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 Wetwang

8 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

York Minster

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

34 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Rosedale Chimney Bank

One 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

North York Moors National Park

Vast expanse of heather moorland turning purple in August, with deep valleys, a dramatic coastline and the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

45 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Wetwang

  • 35 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.
  • 42 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 Wetwang.

Fimber

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Bainton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km away

Driffield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 13,080

Lund

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 308

Nafferton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 2,433

Watton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 7,601

Kirby Underdale

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km away

Millington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km away

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