Village Guide · York area
Living in Naburn
A compact riverside village south of York, connected to the city by local roads and the York-Selby walking and cycling route.
A compact riverside village south of York, connected to the city by local roads and the York-Selby walking and cycling route.
Naburn is a small riverside village south of York within the City of York council area, on the eastern bank of the River Ouse.
A historic village street, church, traditional homes and nearby Naburn Locks create a strong waterside identity.
Naburn is closely associated with the River Ouse and the historic crossing at Naburn Locks. Water, mature trees and riverside meadows give the village a strong landscape identity.
The main settlement remains compact, with older buildings and community spaces arranged near the river. Its position south of York offers a rural atmosphere while established cycling and road routes keep the city accessible.
Why live here
Why live in Naburn?
- The village has community facilities and a close local network, while Fulford, Bishopthorpe and York provide wider everyday amenities.
- The Ouse, Naburn Locks, riverside paths and former railway route make outdoor access one of the village's defining qualities.
- Roads and buses link Naburn with York, and the traffic-free York-Selby path offers a popular walking and cycling route into the city.
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