The substantial East Riding village of Wilberfoss lies just eight miles to the east of the great city of York with all its attractions and history, on the A1079 route between York and Hull. With a population of 1,855 at the 2001 census Wilberfoss is a sizeable place, and has the facilities that might be expected of such a settlement. There are pubs – the Steer Inn and The Oddfellows Arms, and a lovely old church, St John the Baptist’s that stands squat and solid in its neat and tidy churchyard. Around the village there are many attractions to draw visitors. The Stamford Bridge battlefield, scene of one of the three great clashes of 1066, is two miles to the north, and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming and the Yorkshire Air Museum are four miles to the west. Wilberfoss was owned by the family of the same name that produced the great anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce, though their tenure that began in Norman times ended before he was born. The town lies in the Yorkshire Wolds, one of the lesser known areas of the county, with a feel perhaps more reminiscent of East Anglia than the conventional view of Yorkshire. For those with the energy a good way to discover that area is by walking the Wolds Way that passes a few miles to the east of Wilberfoss.
Places to Stay near Wilberfoss
Kexby House (1.20 miles)
Fifth Milestone Cottage (3.02 miles)
The Windmill (3.41 miles)
A friendly relaxing welcome awaits you at The Windmill, Dunnington, York.Open all day, every day, The Windmill is the perfect setting for a quick drink, a bite to eat or ... More
Mallard Lodge at The Old Gravel Pit Lodges (4.14 miles)
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Enjoying splendid views over the lakes and a magnificent setting in a 30 acre private wooded nature reserve on the fringes of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, these ... More
Orillia House (5.44 miles)
The Wolds Retreat (6.04 miles)
If you are looking for hotel or guest house accommodation near York then look no further; a warm welcome awaits you at The Wolds Retreat Bed and Breakfast. North Yorkshire’s most tranquil B & ... More | visit website
Rosemary Cottage at Merricote Cottages (6.15 miles)
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Standing within three acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, these attractive cottages are three of eight enjoying a pretty, rural setting just 4 miles from the ... More
Innkeepers Lodge (6.20 miles)
Located just a few minutes from York city centre, Innkeepers Lodge at the Black Bull is ideal for visiting local attractions including the Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower and York ... More
Claxton Hall Cottage (6.22 miles)
We are situated down a private country lane 10 minutes North East of the Historic City of York, the ideal place to base yourself for touring the North York Moors ... More
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