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Last updated 22/04/06
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Pubs Today.
Public houses are very much a part of life in this part of the world, and Elmet has some jewels. Read on........
In Aberford: 7 miles north of Castleford on the old Roman road.
The Swan - a 15th century place - much modified and famous, locally, for it's excellent food.
The Arabian Horse - so called for the first of that ilk coming into the area stayed here on their way north. Just a good pub.
In Ledsham: Between the A1 and Kippax 4 miles from Castleford.
The Chequers - so called after the place where business was done and accounts settled. Good simple food and a wonderful beamed building from the 15/16th century. Closed Sundays.
Ledston: 2 miles north of Castleford to the east of Roman Ridge Road.
Barkston Ash: 5 miles south of Tadcaster.
The AshTree:
Good food - no - GREAT food - and a wonderful collection of jugs and miner's lamps hang from the beams. Good people both sides of the bar.
Wonderful atmosphere. This is THE pub in the area - okay, I'm bias, it's my local!! But it really is the centre of the area in more ways than one.
The Boot & Shoe: In the village itself.
A typical local pub. Nice clientele and friendly owners.
Barwick-in-Elmet: 6 miles east of Leeds centre.
Gascoigne Arms. Typical pub of the area - next to the Maypole.
New Inn: Despite it's name; an old building - classic old pub. That's Classic with a capital 'C'.
Saxton: 4 miles south of Tadcaster.
The Greyhound. Classic ancient village pub. Right next door to the graveyard! In fact the graves are half way up one wall!
Crooked Billet: On the main Tadcaster to Wakefield road. Actually in the now-vanished village of Lead. Famous for it's giant Yorkshire puddings. Gets it's name from Warwick's badge and carries his coat-of-arms outside. Legend has it that said Earl stayed at this place before the nearby battle of Towton in 1461. Well - who are we to disagree!!
Sherburn-in-Elmet: 8 miles south of Tadcaster.
Okay - so I'm getting around to it !!!!
Stutton:
Towton: 2 miles south of Tadcaster.
Rockingham Arms. Advertises 'probably the best fish and chips in the country'.
Bardsey: Just west of Leeds to Wetherby road.
Bingley Arms. Oldest pub in the county - or even the country !!! Starting in the 900's AD !
Pontefract:
Counting House -
Wetherby:
B&B
The Old Presbytery Guest House,
The Old Presbytery,
London Road, Saxton,
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9PU
guest@presbytery.plus.com
01937 557708
Chris and Christine Dennis welcome tourist and business clientele for a luxury stay at The Old Presbytery Guest House. The Old Presbytery is a four bedroom (1 family, 1 double, 1 twin, and 1 single) guest house built in the early 18th century and is located near the Yorkshire village of Saxton, Near York. We offer modern bedrooms (all ensuite), spectacular local views, mature gardens, a cosy lounge, and friendly hosts. We are ideally situated for a variety of Yorkshires tourist and business locations.
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