Swillington
in Leeds of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.768 and -1.418 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 46' 6" and W -1° 25' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:39 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:35 am and 8:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Swillington

Swillington in Leeds (England) with it's 3,088 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 165 mi (or 266 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Swillington is now 08:39 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Swillington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Leeds Bradford Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 30 mi (or 49 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Normanton, Ledston, Thorner, Aberford and Sharlston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 87% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

5°C (41 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn LEEDS - GARFORTH

Address
1,3 mi
Wakefield Road,Garforth
LS25 1LH LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa

Address
2,0 mi
Century Way 1150
LS15 8ZB Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


OULTON HALL - QHOTELS

Address
2,4 mi
ROTHWELL LANE OULTON
LS26 8HN Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Grange

Address
4,9 mi
2 Snydale Road
WF6 1NT Normanton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express LEEDS - EAST

Address
2,3 mi
Aberford Road,Oulton, Woodlesford
LS26 8EJ LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Britannia Leeds

Address
4,0 mi
Ring Rd.
LS14 5QF Leeds
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


York House Hotel

Address
6,9 mi
10-12 Drury Lane
WF1 2TE Wakefield
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LEEDS COLTON

Address
1,8 mi
STILE HILL WAY COLTON
LS15 9JA LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE WAKEFIELD

Address
6,6 mi
LOWER WARRENGATE
WF1 1SA WAKEFIELD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Leeds East

Address
2,4 mi
SELBY ROAD WHITKIRK
LS15 7AY LEEDS
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Searching for Glow Worms at Townclose Hills

Published: July 31, 2012
Length: 47:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YorksWildlife

One of the new sites we are managing in partnership with Leeds City Council, Townclose Hills is a SSSI, known for its magnesium limestone flora. It is also the home of glow worms. Glow worms...


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Published: May 19, 2012
Length: 32:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: michaeldibb

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10 YEAR OLD KID BOXER

Published: October 11, 2010
Length: 13:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: andy grocutt

ONE MORE YEAR BEFORE HE CAN COMPETE.


Heworth U15s V Garforth Tigers

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 43:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheStephenahd

Heworth U15s V Garforth Tigers.


Wonder Stuff - Circle Square - Garforth Festival 2014

Published: August 24, 2014
Length: 22:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Forgotten Grounds

Wonder Stuff - Circle Square - Garforth Festival 2014.


Greenpeace at Garforth Arts Festival 2013

Published: September 30, 2013
Length: 42:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YorkshireGreenpeace

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Published: June 17, 2009
Length: 31:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ElmetandRothwell

Garforth Public Meeting June 2009.


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Published: June 17, 2009
Length: 44:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ElmetandRothwell

Garforth Public Meeting June 2009.


Working Model Draglines Of Big Bob & Oddball

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 42:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lee Collings

Here are two 50:1 scale working models of Ransome Rapier W2000 Walking Dragline known as "Big Bob" & also Bucyrus Erie 1150 Walking Dragline known as Oddball both built by Neville Wilkinson.


Mine Kart Stick Animation

Published: July 19, 2007
Length: 17:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: StaticStick

A short animation of a Mine Kart using Stick Pivot Animator.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Oulton, West Yorkshire

Oulton is a village in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England, between Leeds and Wakefield. It is at the junction of the A639 and A642 roads. Though now adjoining the village of Woodlesford, it was once quite separate. It was once part of the urban district of Rothwell. Oulton Hall was built in 1850 and is now a hotel and conference centre. Oulton's most famous son is Richard Bentley who became Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Located at 53.749, -1.451 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds, Villages in West Yorkshire

Pendas Fields

Pendas Fields is a private, suburban housing estate in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is considered part of Cross Gates, as is Manston. Swarcliffe is close, and Cock Beck runs nearby.

Located at 53.811, -1.43 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds

Great Preston

Great Preston is a small village in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated 8 miles (13 km) south east of Leeds city centre, near to the town of Garforth and the villages of Kippax, Swillington and Little Preston. The village is in the LS26 Leeds postcode area, and forms part of the civil parish of Great and Little Preston, which has a population of 1,449. Great Preston has one pub, a local cricket and football team, a post office and a village hall.

Located at 53.76, -1.388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds, Civil parishes in West Yorkshire

St. Mary's Church, Swillington

St. Mary's Church is located on Church Lane next to Swillington Primary School, on Wakefield Road, Swillington, West Yorkshire, England. There has been a church at this location for at least 900 years. The Domesday Book of 1086 notes that 'a church is there' but no other records of that building remain. The church on the site today is a Grade II* listed building, over 600 years old, built around 1360. It is in need of repairs, especially the nave roof, estimated to cost around £250,000.

Located at 53.7692, -1.4174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in West Yorkshire, Grade II* listed buildings in West Yorkshire

Woodlesford

Woodlesford is a village in the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, England, six miles south-east of Leeds city centre. It is in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. Woodlesford was formerly part of the Rothwell Urban District The name is first attested between 1188 and 1202, in the form Widlesford, with other medieval forms including Wryd(e)lesford(e). These other forms are closer to the likely origin: Old English *wrīdels 'thicket' + ford 'ford'.

Located at 53.75, -1.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds, Villages in West Yorkshire

Mickletown

Mickletown is a district within the village of Methley, south of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, Methley, sits within the delta of two rivers. The southern boundary is the River Calder and it's northern boundary River Aire. It is in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough. The Leeds Country Way and the Trans Pennine Trail both pass Mickletown.

Located at 53.7392, -1.39472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Leeds, Villages on the Trans Pennine Trail

West Riding County Football Association

The West Riding County Football Association is the governing body of football in the area covered by the administrative county of the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Located at 53.7498, -1.44015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
County Football Associations, Football in West Yorkshire, West Riding of Yorkshire

Austhorpe Hall

Austhorpe Hall is a house built in 1694 at Austhorpe, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a grade II* listed building. The house is of red brick with stone quoins, seven bays and three storeys, with a triangular pediment over the door. Pevsner describes it as "A remarkably early case of acceptance of the classical idiom".

Located at 53.8022, -1.43995 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Listed buildings in Leeds, Grade II* listed buildings in West Yorkshire, Country houses in West Yorkshire