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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Yorkshire Heart

Award winning vineyard and brewery offering a unique learning experience…

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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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Shahi Raj Restaurant

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

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Winearray

At Winearray we work exclusively with specialist importers who have…

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Issima

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

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The Wild Swan

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

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Events in Boroughbridge

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Around the World - Queen Ethelburga's College

15 Mar 26

Lisa Marie Performing Arts proudly presents Around the World 2026.Join us…

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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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Great Ouseburn Garden Festival - Great Ouseburn…

31 May 26

Explore over 15 beautiful gardens and enjoy the delicious NEW Festival Pie…

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Northern Aldborough Festival

18 Jun - 27 Jun 26

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

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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