Situated on the A1033 Hull to Withernsea Road, Patrington is an example of the earliest recorded areas in Holderness. The Meridian Line runs down the eastern side of the village. Patrington has a historic past, recorded in the Domesday Book as a 'town,' although little evidence of its distant historic past remains today, although many examples of its fine establishments still exist, although enlarged or altered in other ways.

During the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, Patrington hosted an annual Martinmas 'hiring' fair in the Market Place, usually around the 23rd November, where farm-workers gathered to be paid for their previous year's work. It was a time of celebration for, after paying off their debts they had money to spend, and hopefully, negotiate employment for the coming year from either the same employer or a new one. Hard-workers were eagerly sought by farmers, who also offered lodgings and food as part of the negotiations, and sometimes the workers had a choice of employers. It was not all one-sided, for if a farmer provided poor food and lodgings, the hard working employees would choose an employer with a reputation for treating his workers well.

Martinmas fairs were held in various main towns and villages, and the occasion signified the end of one farming year ( there being little activity on the farmlands at that time of year) and getting ready for the next. Hull, Patrington, Hedon, Beverley, Driffield and Pocklington were amongst the fairs held in the east riding area.

St Patrick's Church, Patrington dates back to the 15th century, and known locally as the 'Queen of Holderness' (the 'King' being St Augustines in Hedon).

 

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