Yate is located to the northeast of Bristol, which is 11 miles (18 kilometres) away by road. Yate is surrounded by a … Näytä lisää

The first mention of Yate is the existence of a religious house in about AD 770; Yate is also mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name is derived from the Old English word giete or gete, meaning 'a gateway i… Näytä lisää

Yate is represented in the UK Parliament by the constituency of Thornbury and Yate.
Historically part of Gloucestershire until 1974 it then became part of the district of Northavon within the newly formed county of Avon. … Näytä lisää

Before the Second World War, Yate had an aircraft manufacturing industry (Parnall) with a grass aerodrome. During the Second World War, Parnall specialised in making gun turrets. A number of people were killed in raids b… Näytä lisää

The town has a skatepark at Peghill. Yate Common on Westerleigh Road is used for dog walking, nature watching, kite flying, circuses and fairs.
The common has a stretch of unused dual carriageway… Näytä lisää

Yate railway station serves the town. The railway station is located on the main Bristol to Birmingham line between Bristol Parkway and Cam & Dursley, and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Bus servi… Näytä lisää