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

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Newby Hall & Gardens

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

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Yorkshire Heart

Award winning vineyard and brewery offering a unique learning experience…

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Sweet and Seasonal

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

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Aldborough Roman Settlement

For an interesting day out visit Aldborough Roman town, among the northern…

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Boroughbridge Town Car Park

Enjoy Boroughbridge’s distinctive shopping streets, welcoming pubs and…

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The Punch Bowl Inn

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

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Issima

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

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Events in Boroughbridge

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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.…

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Great Ouseburn Garden Festival

31 May 26

Great Ouseburn’s annual garden festival has become a much-loved fixture in…

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Northern Aldborough Festival

18 Jun - 27 Jun 26

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

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Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show

26 Jul 26

The Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show is returning to the…

Festivals in Boroughbridge

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Northern Aldborough Festival

18 Jun - 27 Jun 26

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

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