Discover Cawood
Cawood is a village located in North Yorkshire, governed by North Yorkshire Council (formerly Selby). With a population of 1,653, it falls within the YO8 postcode area. Historically significant, Cawood is known for Cawood Castle, once the residence of the Archbishops of York. Visitors can explore its rich heritage and scenic surroundings.
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The Jolly Sailor Inn
The Jolly Sailor Inn provides comfortable accommodation in cawood.
Maypole Farm Guest House
Maypole Farm Guest House provides comfortable accommodation in cawood.
York South Ltd, Holiday Lodges & Seasonal Pitches.
York South Ltd, Holiday Lodges & Seasonal Pitches. provides comfortable accommodation in cawood.
The Castle Inn Country Pub
The Castle Inn Country Pub in Cawood offers a delightful experience with its varied ales and home-cooked meals, perfect for a relaxing stop in the Yorkshire countryside. While enjoying the local charm, visitors can park conveniently at nearby pay-and-display facilities. This welcoming pub also features 18 caravan pitches for those looking to extend their stay.
Cawood Park
Cawood Park provides comfortable accommodation in cawood.
Maypole Farm Bed and Breakfast
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Things to Do in Cawood
The Castle Inn Country Pub
The Castle Inn Country Pub in Cawood offers a delightful experience with its varied ales and home-cooked meals, perfect for a relaxing stop in the Yorkshire countryside. While enjoying the local charm, visitors can park conveniently at nearby pay-and-display facilities. This welcoming pub also features 18 caravan pitches for those looking to extend their stay.
Moss Hagg Farm Campsite
Moss Hagg Farm Campsite offers a peaceful escape in Selby, providing clean facilities and friendly service for campers and cottage guests.
Westfield Allotments
Westfield Allotments in Riccall offers convenient parking for visitors exploring the charming village and its surrounding gardens. Located on Landing Lane, this facility is ideal for tourists looking to enjoy the local scenery and community spaces. While payment options are not specified, it's a great starting point for a day out in the York area.
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The Jolly Sailor Inn
The Jolly Sailor Inn in Cawood offers a charming stay with its historic pub atmosphere and delightful homemade meals. While the inn itself does not have dedicated parking, visitors can find pay-and-display options nearby in the picturesque village of Cawood, perfect for exploring the local area.
The Village Tearoom
Located in the charming village of Cawood, The Village Tearoom offers a delightful stop for travelers exploring the Yorkshire countryside. While there is no specific mention of parking facilities, visitors can expect standard pay-and-display options typical of the area. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with excellent food and friendly service, perfect for a relaxing break during your journey.
Ferry Inn
The Ferry Inn in Cawood offers convenient parking options for visitors exploring this charming riverside location. While enjoying a meal or drink at this highly-rated pub, visitors can easily find parking nearby, making it an ideal stop for those touring the Selby area. The pub's picturesque setting by the river adds to its appeal for tourists.
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Geographic Facts
- Population
- 1,653
- Postcode
- YO8
- Administrative area
- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Selby)
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Walk: Wolsey Walk
Known as the “Windsor of the North” because of its association with royalty and archbishops, Cawood is an attractive village with many historic associations, which you can see on the circular ‘Wolsey Walk’ that takes you around the village and past the impressive Cawood Castle. The Route Start / Finish Point: Old Road, Cawood, Selby YO8 3SG Distance: 5 Miles GPX Route Map wolseywalkDownload Walk Description Situated on the southern bank of the River Ouse a little over five miles from Selby, Cawood is sometimes known as the “Windsor of the North” because of its association with royalty and archbishops in past centuries. Today it is an attractive village with many historic associations, which you can see on the circular ‘Wolsey Walk’ that takes you around the village and past the impressive Cawood Castle, believed to be the source of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme. Wolsey Walk is a circular route, starting from Cawood and has proved to be very popular over the years. Covering approximately five miles in length, it is not strenuous and therefore is idea for family groups. The approximate time for this walk is 2 - 2.5 hrs. Several notable landmarks are encompassed on the route. Start Point: Old Road, adjacent to the River Ouse near Cawood Swing Bridge. Terrain: Minor roads, tracks through arable land and a good stretch of riverside paths. Some parts may be muddy at times, so sensible shoes or boots are advised.
Walk: Stillingfleet Loop
Enjoy this circular loop of the picturesque village of Stillingfleet, which is home to a unique green, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and a remarkable Norman church with a long history and fascinating stories to tell. The Route what3words for start point: ///hexes.chiefs.hips Start Point: York Rd, Stillingfleet, York YO19 6SJ Finish Point: York Rd, Stillingfleet, York YO19 6SJ Distance: 7 Miles GPX Route Map stillingfleetloopDownload Walk Description Enjoy this circular loop of the picturesque village of Stillingfleet, which is home to a unique green, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and a remarkable Norman church with a long history and fascinating stories to tell. The picturesque village of Stillingfleet is home to a remarkable Norman church with a long history and fascinating stories to tell. The south west doorway is reputed to be one of the finest in England and on display inside the church, you will find one of the oldest and most important doors in the country! The original Norman wooden door, with its original ironwork, including almost complete 'C' hinges is said to date back to the initial building of the church, and there is some evidence to suggest that it may have been used elsewhere in the tenth century. Wander along the loop, starting and finishing in the heart of the village and enjoy everything that Stillingfleet has to offer, including the beautiful and unique green.
Walk: Riccall Round
These two circular walks take in the historic countryside in and around the village of Riccall. The Route what3words for start point: ///safe.dictation.credit Start Point: Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall YO19 6PW Finish Point: Regen Centre, Landing Lane, Riccall YO19 6PW Distance: 5 Miles GPX Route Map riccallroundwalkDownload Walk Description These two circular walks take in the historic countryside in and around the village of Riccall. Riccall is a village of character and history. It lies north of Selby, above the flood plain east of the River Ouse. The settlement was well-established when it saw the landing of Vikings in 1066, prior to their battles at Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge. The sense of history in Riccall is marked by many buildings in the village. Start at the Regen Centre in Landing Lane, where there are adequate parking, toilet and refreshment facilities. Turn right on leaving the car park and walk for 100 metres before turning left, heading south towards the river. This area is part of the historic West Field one of the pre-enclosure fields that surrounded the village. On reaching the river turn right and walk along the flood bank until you come to Riccall Landing, where the ferry to the settlements west of the Ouse was situated and where the Vikings landed in 1066. Many skeletons have been discovered in this area and these are believed to belong to some of the defeated Viking troops returning to their boats. Carry on along the bank. Ahead of you is Wheel Hall Farm which stands on the site of Wheel Hall, a medieval residence of the Bishop of Durham. Before reaching this you should turn right through the stile and head to the Riccall – Kelfield road. At the road turn right and walk with great care (there is no footway) until you enter the village and rise several metres above the flood plain. On the left is the Prebendal Manor House, originally part of the Archbishop of York’s estate. For many years after 1869 it was used as the vicarage. After a further 200 metres turn left up a narrow path that eventually takes you along the perimeter of the primary school which was established in 1931. After leaving the school, you head east and then north-east alongside some of the village’s field gardens (allotments). Follow the footpath indicated by the signs, keeping the allotments on your left. On leaving the field gardens you head north across an open field, before turning right, heading back to the village, passing the Millennium Green on your left hand side. This area is part of the historic North Field. The Millennium Green is open to the public and has seating, a picnic bench and is a haven for wild flowers. It was opened in 2000, partially on the site of an old piggery. On reaching York Road you turn south and head towards the Village Green, Church, shops and inns. The Church is Norman in origin, with an interior that was restored in 1865. Church Street, to the west of the Church, will lead you into Landing Lane and back to the Regen Centre, passing the old mill on your left hand side. There were once three windmills in Riccall. The Old Mill, last used in 1910, is now a restaurant. It probably stands on the site of the prebend’s windmill, first recorded in 1295.