| Country: | England |
| Coordinates: | 53.8964°N -1.1758°W |
| Official Name: | Colton |
| Static Image: | Colton, North Yorkshire, St Paul's Church - geograph.org.uk - 231020.jpg |
| Static Image Caption: | Colton, North Yorkshire, St Paul's Church |
| Population: | 212 |
| Population Ref: | (2011 census) |
| Unitary England: | North Yorkshire |
| Lieutenancy England: | North Yorkshire |
| Region: | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Post Town: | LEEDS |
| Postcode District: | LS24 |
| Postcode Area: | LS |
| Os Grid Reference: | SE5415244805 |
Colton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, seven miles south-west of York. The closest town is Tadcaster. In 2011 the parish had a population of 212.
In 1392, William son of William de Colton was pardoned on grounds of self-defense for killing Robert Mason in Colton.[1]
The village has one pub, Ye Old Sun Inn. There is a wider selection of amenities in neighbouring Copmanthorpe. For amenities such as supermarkets it is necessary to travel to either Tadcaster or York.
St Paul's Church, Colton, lies in the village centre.
The village is close to the A64 and the East Coast Main Line. Upon completion of High Speed 2 this will join the East Coast Main Line at Colton. Despite being situated on the East Coast Main Line, the closest railway station is Ulleskelf, several miles away.