It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Pocklington town centre and lies on the A166 road.

[2] St Mary's Church, Fridaythorpe was restored in 1902–3 with the addition of a new north aisle designed by C. Hodgson Fowler and stained glass by Burlison and Grylls.

Village amenities include a Mace general shop and petrol filling station, an agricultural store, a vehicle mechanic business, and a cafe.

Occupations included eleven farmers, three wheelwrights, two blacksmiths, two grocers, two shoemakers, three tailors, a tanner, and the landlords of the Cross Keys and Hare & Hounds public houses.

[6] The village previously hosted the World Championship Flat Cap Throwing Competition at its summer fete.