Driffield is a market town in East Riding of Yorkshire. The town is called the capital of the Wolds. The canal, Driffield Navigation, lays along side the town.
Driffield is a small town with a small High Street, small hospital, fire, police and ambulance stations. In the town there are two infant schools, a primary and secondary schools.
The town’s cattle market was closed in 2001 after the UK foot and mouth disease outbreak.
The town is fortunate to have some picturesque scenery and many pretty places are around the canal and Driffield Beck. One of the most popular attractions is Riverhead with its converted warehouses and the restored town lock. The canal itself is being restored and together with the improved conditions and facilities are bringing boat owners from around the country.
The town is home to two printing firms, Alma Printers and Horsley & Dawsons there is also a Power Equipment company, Roger Bentley.
Property for rent is available for example a one-bedroom apartment would cost in the region of £395pcm.
There are several public houses in town and the Bell Hotel in the centre of town is an old coaching inn and is known for its wide range of whiskeys.
Driffield holds two weekly markets, a thriving farmers market and has regular antique auctions.
The shops in town are in beautiful Victorian buildings and a few of those that can be found are Jellytots, M & Co., CJ Fashions and Alec WG Hall.
An old tradition of Driffield, on New Year’sfound are Jellytots, M & Co, CJ Fashions, Alec WG Hall.
An old tradition of Driffield, on New Year’s Eve is that the residents meet in the Market Place do hear the bells ring in the New Year.
The Country’s largest one-day agricultural show is held annually in Driffield and the Driffield Steam and Vintage Rally with traditional engines and fair organs but focus is placed on agricultural history. Also included are demonstrations of ploughing and threshing. The event attracts as many as 25,000 visitors.
Driffield has successful football a cricket teams. The rugby club has teams from 7years to adult. Other sports clubs include those for golf, swimming, running, show jumping, hockey and bowls.
Nearby Cruckley Animal Farm this farm has modern and rare breed animals and is a great day out for all the family.
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