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Horsforth Village Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum displaying artefacts, photographs, and archives that explain how Horsforth developed from village to suburb.
Take a train from Selby to Horsforth and enjoy the approximately 38 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 20:35.
Distance 38 km |
First train 6:27 |
Last train 20:35 |
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Volunteer-run local history museum displaying artefacts, photographs, and archives that explain how Horsforth developed from village to suburb.
University art museum with changing exhibitions from its collections and contemporary artists. A rewarding cultural visit a short trip from Horsforth.
Large city museum with natural history, archaeology, and Leeds stories. A dependable choice for families and visitors seeking broad regional context.
Horsforth's main historic street, lined with shops and civic buildings. Ideal for a local walk that combines everyday life with heritage character.
Woodland and open green space with paths, sports areas, and picnic spots. Popular for relaxed walks and a quick break from the town centre.
Open moorland on the edge of north-west Leeds with sweeping views and walking trails. A strong choice for a wider landscape experience near Horsforth.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding, classically served with roast beef and gravy on Sundays across West Yorkshire.
Wensleydale cheese, often eaten with fruit cake, is a traditional Yorkshire cheese prized for its crumbly texture and mild, fresh flavour.
Parkin is a sticky Yorkshire ginger cake made with oats and treacle, especially linked with autumn and Bonfire Night.
Stylish restaurant and bar offering modern British dishes, cocktails and a more polished evening atmosphere.
Popular Indian restaurant known for curries, grilled dishes and a smart but relaxed dining room in Horsforth.
Lively gastropub serving British pub favourites, burgers and Sunday roasts in a casual local setting.
Moderate for the Leeds area: pubs and cafés are reasonably priced, local buses and trains are affordable, and accommodation nearby is usually cheaper than central Leeds.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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Horsforth station -> Leeds Station
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Most Selby to Horsforth trains use the Selby to Horsforth station pair. Use this guide to compare Selby and Horsforth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Selby has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Selby.
Wi-Fi is available at Selby.
Ticket office support is available at Selby.
Available at Selby: Parking.
Available at Selby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Selby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that access to platforms 2 and 3 is via a barrow crossing which is reliant upon staff assistance, and cannot be accessed outside of staffed hours. This station is Partialially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:15 - 19:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train as it may take time to cross the station between train movements. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 or 3 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: On request, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Horsforth is 1 km from Horsforth city centre. Public transport options include:
Horsforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horsforth.
Ticket office support is available at Horsforth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horsforth: Parking, WC.
Available at Horsforth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horsforth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems onto both of the platforms as access is via road bridge and ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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