Boroughbridge
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This historic coaching town is exactly halfway between London and Edinburgh on Britain’s Great North Road, the A1. The tradition of hospitality lives on in Boroughbridge with many lively cafés among the shops on its famously vibrant high street.
Explore the historic curiosities of this pretty town, from the open-air museum of agricultural heritage to the prehistoric standing stones aligned on the edge of town. Enjoy riverside walks or even paddleboarding along the River Ure, or explore the history and gardens of a bygone age at the nearby stately homes.
Boroughbridge has a thriving High Street with inviting cafes, independent shops, pubs and restaurants. The pretty cobbled Hall Square was once the home of fishermen; today you will find the Butter Market Museum, an eclectic display of local artefacts, showing the history of the town’s people.
Away from the Dales, Boroughbridge is on the edge of the Vale of York. Where the hills are gentle and the patchwork of wheat fields and working farmland is lined with hedgerows that teem with wildlife. This area is a more gentle countryside compared to the rugged hills of North Yorkshire’s two national parks.

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Businesses in Boroughbridge
Beningbrough - National Trust
The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, on the outskirts of Harrogate,… The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, on the outskirts of Harrogate, with its eight acres of gardens, historic rooms and changing art, is a real…
Newby Hall & Gardens
Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture,… Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture, Gobelins tapestries and classical statuary. Take a tour around the house and…
Fink
The face of fine foods in Boroughbridge, FINK is an independent retailer… The face of fine foods in Boroughbridge, FINK is an independent retailer with an eye for the unusual and a taste for the sensational. The shop is…
The Victorian Laundry Holiday Cottage, at…
Enjoy a relaxing break in the grounds of the National Trust Beningbrough… Enjoy a relaxing break in the grounds of the National Trust Beningbrough Hall estate, with out-of-hours access to the gardens, views over the estate…
Boroughbridge Town Trail
An easy stroll through the centre of old Boroughbridge and out to the… An easy stroll through the centre of old Boroughbridge and out to the town’s boundaries takes you on a journey which includes a touch of history, a…
Way of the Roses - Coast to Coast Cycle Route
The Way of the Roses is the most stunning and also the newest of the 8… The Way of the Roses is the most stunning and also the newest of the 8 Sustrans Coast to Coast cycle routes. Beginning in Morecombe the route passes…
Sweet and Seasonal
A family run sweet, chocolate and craft shop stocking a range of packaged… A family run sweet, chocolate and craft shop stocking a range of packaged and loose chocolates from Yorkshire suppliers, alongside traditional pic n…
Devil's Arrows
Reach back in time and wonder at the mysterious Devil’s Arrows, three huge… Reach back in time and wonder at the mysterious Devil’s Arrows, three huge standing stones on the western outskirts of Boroughbridge that cast their…
Events in Boroughbridge
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The Great Ouseburn Beer and Music festival, with great local beers and… The Great Ouseburn Beer and Music festival, with great local beers and local bands, is back! We have 16 Yorkshire beers, lager and cider, wine,…
Join us for the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at our fabulous new home,… Join us for the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at our fabulous new home, Newby Hall & Gardens. Visitors to the show can also enjoy Newby Hall's…
The Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show is returning to the… The Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show is returning to the spectacular setting of Newby Hall, nr. Ripon. The much-loved show celebrates…
The ten-day festival featuring the hottest talents from opera and… The ten-day festival featuring the hottest talents from opera and classical music hosted in the picturesque Roman village of Aldborough.Now in its…
Festivals in Boroughbridge
The ten-day festival featuring the hottest talents from opera and… The ten-day festival featuring the hottest talents from opera and classical music hosted in the picturesque Roman village of Aldborough.Now in its…