Wold Newton is a small Yorkshire Wolds village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 9 miles (14 km) south of Scarborough and 9 miles (14 km) north-west of Bridlington. Wold Newton is located within the Great Wold Valley and the course of the Gypsey Race, a winterbourne chalk stream, passes through the south of the village. The village of Fordon is also part of the civil parish of Wold Newton. According to the 2011 UK census, Wold Newton parish had a population of 337, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 291. The parish church of All Saints is a Grade II* listed building. There are a further eight Grade II listed buildings including Wold Newton Hall, the former Wesleyan Chapel (now Wold Newton Community Centre), The Old Vicarage, the Anvil Arms Public House and the Red telephone box on Wold Newton Green.

 

Pitfield is located just outside Wold Newton on the road to Fordon.  

It is maintained by the Parish Council and in 2025 had several picnic benches installed for the use of visitors.  

There is also a memorial in place to the Late Nicola Stephenson, Clerk to the Wold Newton Parish Council.   Warmly remembered and thanked for all she did. 

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The Green is a lovely area providing an open space for residents to enjoy - it is located in the centre of the village and has several seats conveniently spaced out. 

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