The name "Snaith" derives from the Old Scandinavian word sneith, meaning "piece of land cut off".

now play at Ben Bailey housing estate and hold football tournaments at the end of May each year.

[citation needed] The Garth, adjacent to the Methodist Chapel, was given to the people of Snaith for recreation and leisure.

Snaith town centre has a variety of amenities and many pubs and restaurants, takeaway and retail shops.

The town also has Methodist church on Cowick Road, a doctor's surgery on Butt Lane, and a fire station on Market Place.