North Cave

North Cave is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated 12 miles (19 km) to the west of Hull city centre on the B1230 road. South Cave is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south east.

The civil parish is formed by the village of North Cave and the hamlet of Everthorpe. The 2011 UK census states that North Cave parish had a population of 1,667, a reduction on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,943.

The lordships of North and South Cave were given by William the Conqueror to Jordayne, who, after the custom of those times, took the surname of Cave. The Methams of Metham had a seat, which has since been demolished. Here, there is a church of the establishment, dedicated to All Saints, of which R. C. Burton, Esq. is patron, with a chapel for the Methodists and another for the Society of Friends. The Quaker preacher John Richardson was born in North Cave in 1667.

North Cave has a public house, a historic church, and a C of E primary school. Its Sports and Social Club hosts an annual Gala Day in June, Bonfire night in November and various other events throughout the year. It has a well equipped and safe play area for younger children.

The village Hall has undergone recent improvements and hosts a play group for toddlers and numerous events. It is also the location for the performances by locally acclaimed drama group 'Cave Players' which has been running for over 25 years, this includes a pantomime held the last week of January, and a May production.

The village also has a popular newsagency; many of the original shops have closed over the last twenty years in the face of competition from supermarkets.

The village and surrounding area magazine is the 'Village Link' (www.villagelink.info). It is produced by a small team of volunteers and distributed free. Also, the web site hosts Parish Council and Sports and Social Committee information. However, the web page now indicates that from August 2012 it is no longer maintained, though past material is still available from the "History" link.

North Cave Wetlands is a nature reserve of regional and national significance, containing a wide biodiversity. It attracts visitors from across the region.

In recent years, North Cave has seen a considerable increase in house prices which, as in many rural areas, threatens to displace residents of long-standing. However, the village retains a strong community feel for those that choose to become involved.

North Cave was served by North Cave railway station on the Hull and Barnsley Railway between 1885 and 1955. Over recent years, North Cave has become popular with Day Trippers who often frequent the Wetlands to view the wildlife, mainly consisting on otters.

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