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

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Newby Hall & Gardens

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

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Shahi Raj Restaurant

A warm welcome awaits you from all the team at the Shahi Raj serving Fine…

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The Victorian Laundry Holiday Cottage, at…

Enjoy a relaxing break in the grounds of the National Trust Beningbrough…

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Boroughbridge Tourist Information Centre

Boroughbridge is an historic town at the heart of Yorkshire, surrounded by…

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Issima

Issima is a small independent shop providing a select range of beautiful…

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The Fox and Hounds Langthorpe

Quintessential village pub, serving the finest ales and fresh food with…

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Winearray

At Winearray we work exclusively with specialist importers who have…

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Events in Boroughbridge

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The Wiz
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The Wiz - The Kings Theatre

5 Feb - 7 Feb 26

Bursting with soul, funk, R&B, and dazzling choreography, The Wiz takes L.…

The Snow Queen'A Frozen Adventure'
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The Snow Queen'A Frozen Adventure' - Coronation…

27 Nov - 6 Dec 25

The Hightimers Presents:The Snow Queen, A Frozen Adventure! This winter,…

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Cinderella - The Kings Theatre

27 Nov - 29 Nov 25

Seasonal family fun! Due to popular demand, this will be our 3rd year…

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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