Sherburn -in-Elmet

Sherburn-in-Elmet is a town of ancient establishment, possibly with Roman origins and a long history of proud industry, including an air industry that saw the creation of the WWII Swordfish and teasel growing.

Today you will find a proud and very welcoming place with all the amenities you could ask for, including award-winning butchers, local baker, handmade chocolates and old-fashioned sweets. Browse the local and independent shops, grab your essentials and goodies, before discovering their heritage trail. With its warm welcome, local pubs and cafes, you will happily while away a relaxing morning or afternoon in Sherburn.

You cannot visit Sherburn in Elmet and not sample award-winning food, or without stocking up on all your old favourite sweets. Or if you prefer gardens and the outdoors, potter around a traditional garden centre for some plant inspiration.

Sherburn-in-Elmet has a long-standing connection with making and crafting. The 1699 Fairey Swordfish naval torpedo aircraft was built here. During the Second World War, the town’s Airfield was used as a Royal Air Force station and from 1940, Blackburn Aircraft used a Ministry of Aircraft Production factory here to build the Swordfish. Today, the airfield is a popular place for aviators, enthusiasts and those looking for a fun family day out.

The town is served by the railway station with services to York railway station, Hull Paragon Interchange and Sheffield railway station, with a second station (South Milford railway station) in nearby South Milford providing services to Leeds and Kingston upon Hull. Arriva Yorkshire buses take you to Leeds, Tadcaster and Selby.