Pollington is a rural village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire that sits alongside the Aire and Calder Canal.  It is a popular venue for anglers, narrow boat owners, cyclists, walkers and equestrians.  The current population is around 1000 persons in 320 homes.

There is archaeological evidence of Bronze Age and Roman activities in the Pollington area.  The name is of Saxon origin, and the medieval village had some 400 inhabitants involved principally in farming.  The canal was constructed in the 1820’s to facilitate shipments of coal to the port of Goole.  Pollington was home to the army, land army and RAF Snaith during World War Two.  During the 20th century, the nation’s need for construction materials and energy brought new forms of employment to the area. 

To explore the history of Pollington, you may visit the 4 Heritage Boards (on the Village Hall, in Pinfold Lane, RAF Snaith memorial, and by Pollington Lock), and/or join the History Group.

We have a pro-active Parish Council that has a strong interest in the quality of life for the village inhabitants. The Neighbourhood Watch Group maintains a vigilant eye for any suspicious activity. The Noise & Dust Committee and Residents Action Group, both being voluntary teams, work with any issues arising from neighbouring industries.

The local NHS Clinic is The Marshes, in Butt Lane, Snaith.

There is a defibrillator on the front wall of the Village hall.  Click here to see how to use it.

Pollington has its own Preschool, Primary School and Church. The Secondary school is in Snaith, just 2.5 miles from the village, with a bus service for the students.

Village Clubs and Groups include the Bowls Club, Brownies, Cricket Club, History Club, Monday Club, Soccer Clubs and the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association.

The village is on mains gas and mains drainage, and has full fibre telecommunication availability for internet and telephone services.

Public buses come through the village on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The village pub is the Kings Head in Main Street.  

There are two guest houses, being Parkside Guest House and Fir Tree Barn Guest House, both on Main Street.