English Heritage sites near Colton Parish

York Cold War Bunker

YORK COLD WAR BUNKER

5 miles from Colton Parish

The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War.

Clifford's Tower, York

CLIFFORD'S TOWER, YORK

6 miles from Colton Parish

Experience stunning views over the ancient city of York and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites. 

Steeton Hall Gateway

STEETON HALL GATEWAY

9 miles from Colton Parish

A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.

Spofforth Castle

SPOFFORTH CASTLE

12 miles from Colton Parish

The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.

Aldborough Roman Site

ALDBOROUGH ROMAN SITE

16 miles from Colton Parish

Roman mosaic pavements line the remains of this once northern tribal capital, set amid a peaceful Victorian garden.

Howden Minster

HOWDEN MINSTER

16 miles from Colton Parish

The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th-century chancel and chapter house (viewable only from the outside), attached to the still operational cathedral-like minster church.


Churches in Colton Parish

St Paul's Church

Main Street Colton York
http://www.allsaintsboltonpercy.co.uk/

Built at the very end of the 19th century, this single cell red brick structure has a charm of its' own.  It stands at the heart of the vilage in its own small churchyard.  A monthly service of Holy Communion takes place here along with additional services at major festivals.

We are currently exploring the addition of kitchen, toilet facilities and disabled access.  We want to put the church back in the heart of our community and for it to become a meeting place for all people and a venue for community gatherings.


Pubs in Colton Parish

Old Sun Inn

Main Street, Colton, LS24 8EP
(01904) 744261
yeoldsuninn.co.uk/

A 17th century village pub which won the 2021 BII Ambassador award for making pubs matter. Three hand pumps serve mainly LocAle in the drinkers only bar. The interior features traditional low beamed ceilings and in the winter there are two...