Location

The Ferry Inn is situated on King Street in the historic village of Cawood, some 10 miles south of York and one time home to Cardinal Wolsey (Humpty Dumpty). Once you arrive in Cawood, you can find us just next to the swing bridge over the River Ouse.

We have a large beer garden on the river bank - an ideal spot to relax with a drink and watch the tide rise and fall, play with the kids, or have a bite to eat. If you're lucky you might even see the seal that has taken up semi-permanent residence at the bridge.

Directions

• From York, take the A19 towards Selby, then just after passing through Escrick turn right. Continue through Stillingfleet then join the B1222 to Cawood. After crossing the swing bridge at Cawood take the first right into King Street. Alternatively you can reach Cawood by bus - the number 42 service operated by Arriva leaves from Piccadilly, opposite the Merchant Adventurer's Hall, and takes about 30 minutes to reach Cawood dropping you off just opposite Cawood Castle (see map). Timetables are available from the Arriva web site.
  
• From Leeds take the A63 towards Selby and Sherburn in Elmet. On reaching the old A1 bear south and almost immediately turn left onto the B1222 towards Sherburn in Elmet. At the traffic lights in Sherburn in Elmet continue straight ahead, and follow the B1222 to Cawood. Cross over the traffic lights in Cawood and then take the next left into King Street.
  
• From Tadcaster take the A162 (signposted Towton) out of town, then turn left onto the B1223 (signposted Selby). Continue through Ulleskelf and Ryther to Cawood. At the traffic lights in Cawood turn left, then left again into King Street.
  
• From Selby take the B1223 through Wistow and on to Cawood. At the traffic lights in Cawood turn right, then the next left into King Street. Alternatively you can reach Cawood by bus - the number 42 service operated by Arriva leaves from Selby bus depot and takes about 15 minutes to reach Cawood. Timetables are available from the Arriva web site.