Howden, market town and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Howden is a market town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England, situated along the Humber river valley. The town centre features Georgian and Victorian buildings arranged around a traditional market square, with a notable church standing as a focal point of the streetscape.
Howden grew from medieval origins as a trading settlement along important commercial routes between Hull and inland areas. The parish church and various historic structures date from different periods, reflecting several phases of growth and development over centuries.
The market square serves as a clear starting point for exploring the historic core on foot. The town is compact and walkable, making it easy to discover the various streets and buildings that make up the centre.
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
GPS coordinates: 53.74411,-0.86342
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04
Wressle Castle
5.6 km
Howden Minster
265 m
Ouse Bridge
2.1 km
Boothferry Bridge
2.6 km
Goole railway swing bridge
3.7 km
Church of St John
4.7 km
Howden Dyke Island
2.2 km
West Park
4.2 km
Barn Hill Meadows
2.3 km
Church of St John of Beverley
5.3 km
Church of St David
3.9 km
Church of St Mary
2.8 km
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
537 m
The Board Inn
262 m
Goole Cenotaph
4.3 km
Junction, Goole
4.5 km
Howden Library
229 m
The Bishop's Manor
188 m
Howden War Memorial
347 m
Market Cross
228 m
Shire Hall
230 m
Windmill Tower Approximately 30 Metres North West Of Junction With Axholme Street
4.4 km
Howden Hall
413 m
Knedlington Old Hall
1.9 km
Asselby Roll of Honour
3.2 km
Signal Box At North Howden Station
2.3 km
The White Horse
252 m
20, Treeton Road
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