A welcome that cannot be bettered

Driffield is situated at the foot of the Wolds and makes an ideal base for touring throughout Yorkshire.

A traditional lively market town, Driffield is big enough to offer plenty of interest but small enough to retain its own identity, with a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Many of the little side streets have been specially paved to look as they must have when originally built.

The thriving cattle market every Thursday attracts people from all over the Wolds and there is a general open-air market every Thursday and Saturday.

Sports fans are well catered for in the town with a comprehensive sports centre in Manorfield Road and an 18-hole golf course on the outskirts of the town.

For the less energetic there are some pleasant walks along the canal banks or out of town to Bell Mills or Kings Mill.

The canal plays host to a variety of wildlife and it is an ideal spot for a picnic and a spot of fishing.

Originally opened in 1772, the canal was a turning point in the town’s history, enabling grain and goods to be shipped directly to Hull.

The canal is continually being restored for recreational purposes.

Although not steeped in history like some of its neighbours, Driffield has some interesting places to visit.

The oldest part of the town is Moot Hill, which was the meeting place of the Saxon “Toen Moot” and opposite was the only windmill in Driffield.

The Parish Church has Norman origins with later English work incorporated.

Clerestory windows, the nave and arcades are clearly Norman.

The tower was added in the 15th century and restored with other portions of the church in the late 19th century.

The town has kept alive many of its traditions.

The Driffield Festival takes place in early July followed by the Driffield Show which has been going since 1854.

Hardly is this over with when the showground is taken over, in early August, for a weekend devoted to steam and traction engines.