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 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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Shahi Raj Restaurant

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

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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 Tap on the Tutt

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

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Butter Market Museum

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

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Devil's Arrows

Reach back in time and wonder at the mysterious Devil’s Arrows, three huge…

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Events in Boroughbridge

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

5 Dec - 6 Dec 25

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

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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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Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show

26 Jul 26

The Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show is returning to the…

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