Boroughbridge

Discover what Boroughbridge has to offer

Explore this historic coaching town with its Roman roots and boundless hospitality

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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What's 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

A perfect destination for quality time together. Explore the beautiful…

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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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Butter Market Museum

The Butter Market Museum in Boroughbridge is an open air museum…

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The Fox and Hounds Langthorpe

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

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The Wild Swan

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

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Beningbrough River Walk

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

Events in Boroughbridge

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K-Pop with Miss Caitlin - Coronation Hall

26 Apr 26

Dance workshop and disco in a K-Pop demon hunters theme with Miss Caitlin.

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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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Alice - The Kings Theatre

10 Jun - 11 Jun 26

Wednesday Performance - Yellow Team Thursday Performance - Blue Team

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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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