Goole

Goole is a port town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, sitting at the confluence where the River Ouse and River Aire meet. The docks continue to operate actively and move more than two million tonnes of cargo through the water each year.

The Aire and Calder Navigation Company founded the port in 1826 to transport coal and goods by waterway. This expansion transformed the area from a small settlement into an important transport hub for trade in northern England.

The Junction theater offers local groups and visitors regular performances and serves as a meeting point for community events in the town. Many residents come here to experience plays and concerts that shape and hold together the cultural life of the community.

The town is connected by rail to Hull, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Leeds, with several trains departing daily. Visitors can explore the port and town center on foot, as the main areas sit close together.

The Lowther Hotel was built in 1824 as the Banks Arms Hotel and is recognized as the first building erected in New Goole. This house already stood before the remaining streets and houses of the port settlement were constructed.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Website: http://goole-tc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.69922,-0.86917

Latest update: December 15, 2025 05:28