Sherburn in Elmet Area

Sherburn in Elmet is a popular small town situated between Leeds and York.

Having plenty of local amenities, making it an ideal destination for families and older generations. Sherburn has easy access to the motorway network (A1/M1/M62), as well as close proximity to local railway stations including South Milford and Church Fenton.

Our Sherburn branch serves areas including Barkston Ash, Burton Salmon, Church Fenton, Hillam, Monk Fryston, Saxton, Selby and South Milford.

Schools

• Sherburn High School
• Selby High School
• Selby College
• Tadcaster Grammar School
• Brayton Academy
• Garforth Academy
• Sherburn Hungate Primary School
• Athelstan Primary School
• South Milford Primary School
• Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School

Pubs & Restaurants

• Cumin Lounge, South Milford - Indian restaurant serving authentic dishes using traditional herbs and spices.
• The Rockingham Arms, Towton - family-run pub offering classic dishes using local ingredients.
• Elmet Kitchen, Sherburn in Elmet - freshly prepared authentic Bengal cuisine, using locally sourced produce.
• Saffron, Sherburn in Elmet - authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine available to eat in or take away.
• The Crooked Billet, Saxton - serves breakfast in the morning and traditional pub grub in the evening - it is also the home of the giant Yorkshire pudding.
• The Castle Inn, Cawood - a pub serving traditional meals, light bites or buffets for parties. Features a touring caravan park.
• Sherburn Community Trust - offers library, tea room and village support network
• Fields Garden Centre and Kitchen
• The Motorist Garage & Workshop and The Arnage Restaurant
• Plus, there are lots of local pubs in and near the village serving food, as well as several takeaways.

Recreational

• Leisure – Brayton Barff (an ancient woodland), Skipwith Common (a nature reserve comprising 500 acres of lowland heath, with three waymarked trails), Stillingfeet Lodge Gardens (quintessentially English garden all managed to be as wildlife friendly as possible).
• History – Selby Abbey (1,000 year old abbey with iconic architecture, sacred space and a vibrant worshipping community), Towton Battlefield (historic location with places to walk), Lotherton Hall (country estate comprising a country house, Edwardian gardens, woodland walks and a bird garden).
• Sporting – Fitness Motion (gym, fitness classes and personal trainers), Everyman Racing (bespoke driving experiences, cars include Formula 1 Grand Prix, Ferrari, McLaren and more), Sherburn Aero Club (an airfield and flying club where you can learn to fly or admire the skills of a pilot), many local sports clubs and activities.
• Shopping – Sherburn centre (local, family-run businesses including bakers, butchers, DIY stores and more), York centre (hop on the train and enjoy York’s history, shops, bars and restaurants), Designer Outlet (indoor shopping centre on the outskirts of York), Leeds centre (catch a train to take advantage of the wide range of shops, bars and restaurants), Xscape (leisure complex near Castleford with shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas, a snow slope and a bowling alley).