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Recommended Towns & Villages near Faxfleet

The Humber Bridge taken from the Barton Upon Humber bridge viewing area and park.

Barton upon Humber (29 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)

This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank...

Church

Snaith (7 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction W)

This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse...

Humber Bridge and New Holland Dock

New Holland (29 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction E)

A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull...

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Beverley (156 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NE)

This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220......

Pearson Park, Autumn

Kingston upon Hull (496 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction E)

Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant River Humber which flows into the eastern coast of.....

Egborough Power Station from the  M 62 Motorway

Eggborough (1 Pictures)

in the county of North Yorkshire (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction W)

This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire...

Riverside Walk, Gainsborough. View from Trent Bridge

Gainsborough (172 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction S)

The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture...

Entrance to market area and view of Corn Exchange, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Doncaster (118 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction SW)

Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby...

St Peter & St Paul Church  - Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (22.2 miles, 35.8 km, direction S)

This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes...

Driffield Show0011

Driffield (37 Pictures)

in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (23.2 miles, 37.3 km, direction NE)

Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire...

Yorkshire Dales

York (1057 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of North Yorkshire (23.7 miles, 38.2 km, direction NW)

One of the most historic cities in Britain with overs 2000 years of history.....

Sprotbrough Canal

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire (24.3 miles, 39.0 km, direction SW)

Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers...

Wadworth church, Wadworth, South Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (24.9 miles, 40.1 km, direction SW)

This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham...

Hornsea 2

Hornsea (51 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (25.6 miles, 41.2 km, direction NE)

Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere...

St Mary's Church, Tickhill

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (25.6 miles, 41.2 km, direction SW)

This is a pleasant, somewhat sprawling village lying in rural countryside a short distance from the market town of Maltby..

Parish Church of St Thomas, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Market Rasen (3 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (26.6 miles, 42.7 km, direction SE)

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St Winifred's church Stainton

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (27.0 miles, 43.5 km, direction SW)

This picturesque South Yorkshire village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is considerable evidence that it existed as a settlement long before 1086...

St James Church, Braithwell village, South Yorkshire

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (27.7 miles, 44.5 km, direction SW)

Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep...

War Memorial, Top of Maltby crags.

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction SW)

The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...

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Little Switzerland 003

Humber Bridge Country Park (79 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction E)

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Beverley Minster, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Beverley Minster (70 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NE)

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Thornton Abbey, Lincolnshire

Thornton Abbey (45 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction E)

Breathtaking ruins showing clearly the medieval splendour enjoyed by the abbots in the days before the Reformation. The.....

Spitfire

Yorkshire Air Museum (86 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction NW)

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Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction S)

Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the largest and most outstanding surviving examples of a late medieval house in the country. It.....

A picture of Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster (4 Pictures)

(22.0 miles, 35.4 km, direction SW)

St.Georges is the Minster Church of Doncaster. It was built to a design by Sir Gilbert Scott, architect, who was instructed to.....

Castle Musuem, York

York Castle Museum (33 Pictures)

(23.3 miles, 37.5 km, direction NW)

This fascinating museum offers a lively and interesting day out for every member of the family. The museum is housed in an.....

A picture taken across the lake looking up at Cusworth Hall, Nr Doncaster

Cusworth Hall & Museum (40 Pictures)

(23.3 miles, 37.5 km, direction SW)

Cusworth Hall is a mid 18th century house built for the Wrightson family, with wings added later by James Paine. The house.....

Model of Clifford's Tower - 2

Clifford's Tower (37 Pictures)

(23.4 miles, 37.6 km, direction NW)

Apart from York City's lovely old Minster church, there is little in the town to rival the sheer drama of Clifford's Tower in its.....

The queue at 11.45 for the Jorvik Viking Centre, York.  Get there early !

Jorvik Viking Centre (1 Pictures)

(23.5 miles, 37.8 km, direction NW)

Here in a very modern building at the heart of one of the countries most beautiful and historic cities is an award-winning museum.....

Fairfax House from Clifford's Tower, York

Fairfax House (2 Pictures)

(23.5 miles, 37.8 km, direction NW)

They say first impressions count and they do, for looking at the beautiful facade of Fairfax House, designed by John Carr, noted.....

A picture of Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Merchant Adventurers' Hall (4 Pictures)

(23.5 miles, 37.8 km, direction NW)

This magnificent timber-frame building is perhaps the most notable legacy to come out of the Middle Ages. It was built in York.....

Roman Bath Museum, York

The Roman Bath Museum (1 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction NW)

The remains of the Legionary bathhouse of the fortress of Eboracum. This museum is accessed through the Roman Bath pub, situated.....

York, England, 2006 - Micklegate Bar

Micklegate Bar Museum (4 Pictures)

(23.7 miles, 38.1 km, direction NW)

This is a museum that fully celebrates the stirring deeds of the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War and much, much more......

The Minster from Precentor's Court  January 2006

York Minster (299 Pictures)

(23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction NW)

This is one of the most magnificent cathedral's in Europe, if not the world. It's sheer size and beauty leaves the visitor.....

Treasurer's House, York, North Yorkshire

Treasurer's House (16 Pictures)

(23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction NW)

This attractive house was originally built for the Treasurer to York Minster, Radulphus was the first treasurer, he served from.....

Lendal Tower, York, Next Shot is Lendal Tower Plaque

Lendal Tower (3 Pictures)

(23.8 miles, 38.4 km, direction NW)

This is a beautiful riverside medieval building dating back to the 1300's or beyond. It was originally mentioned in Yorl's.....

The Wheel in York

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens (16 Pictures)

(23.9 miles, 38.4 km, direction NW)

The Yorkshire Museum stands in spacious gardens on the banks of the River Ouse. It contains rich finds from the Roman city and.....

St Mary's Abbey, York

St Mary's Abbey, York (22 Pictures)

(24.1 miles, 38.7 km, direction NW)

The idyllic ruins of St.Mary's Abbey form an eye-catching centrepiece in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. These.....

The Yorkshire Wheel in York. April 2006

The Yorkshire Wheel (6 Pictures)

(24.1 miles, 38.8 km, direction NW)

What a way to enjoy a fantastic view over the amazing city of York! The new Norwich Union Yorkshire wheel is vast, it measures.....


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