Boroughbridge

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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Explore this historic coaching town with its Roman roots and boundless hospitality

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Businesses in Boroughbridge

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Beningbrough - National Trust

The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, North of York, with its eight…

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Newby Hall & Gardens

Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture,…

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Fink

The face of fine foods in Boroughbridge, FINK is an independent retailer…

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Sweet and Seasonal

A family run sweet, chocolate and craft shop stocking a range of packaged…

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The Punch Bowl Inn

A true Yorkshire welcome awaits at the award-winning Punch Bowl Inn.…

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The Tap on the Tutt

A Grade 2 listed pub refurbished to create a blend of modern comforts with…

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The Wild Swan

A proper Yorkshire pub serving ales since 1823, Karl & Amanda local…

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Butter Market Museum

The Butter Market located in Hall Square is an open-fronted building…

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Events in Boroughbridge

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The Swamp Stomp String Band - Livestock on Road
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The Swamp Stomp String Band - Livestock on Road -…

18 Oct 25

The Swamp Stomp String Band are a travelling band, consisting of twangy…

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Great Ouseburn Beer and Music Festival

4 Oct 25

The Great Ouseburn Beer and Music festival, with great local beers and…

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Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

19 Sept - 21 Sept 25

Join us for the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at our fabulous new home,…

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Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show

27 Jul 25

The Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show is returning to the…

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