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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Businesses in Boroughbridge

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Beningbrough - National Trust

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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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Market Square Antiques

We both buy and sell antiques of all descriptions, in the pretty town of…

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Concrete & Cacti

Concrete & Cacti is a North Yorkshire based studio specialising in…

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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…

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Beningbrough River Walk

This fully waymarked walk begins from the car park at Beningbrough Hall…

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Sweet and Seasonal

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

Events in Boroughbridge

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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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Northern Aldborough Festival

12 Jun - 21 Jun 25

The ten-day festival featuring the hottest talents from opera and…

Festivals in Boroughbridge

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Northern Aldborough Festival

12 Jun - 21 Jun 25

The ten-day festival featuring the hottest talents from opera and…

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