Boroughbridge
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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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Beningbrough - National Trust
The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, North of York, with its eight… The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, North of York, with its eight acres of gardens, historic rooms and changing art, is a real treat to enjoy…
Newby Hall & Gardens
Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture,… Newby Hall is home to a wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture, Gobelins tapestries and classical statuary. Take a tour around the house and…
Butter Market Museum
The Butter Market located in Hall Square is an open-fronted building… The Butter Market located in Hall Square is an open-fronted building dating back to the 18th or early 19th century, built to give shelter to farmers'…
The Victorian Laundry Holiday Cottage, at…
Enjoy a relaxing break in the grounds of the National Trust Beningbrough… Enjoy a relaxing break in the grounds of the National Trust Beningbrough Hall estate, with out-of-hours access to the gardens, views over the estate…
Dunesforde Vineyard
Tucked away in Upper Dunsforth, North Yorkshire and only six miles from… Tucked away in Upper Dunsforth, North Yorkshire and only six miles from the A1M, Dunesforde is a boutique vineyard with 6000 vines established in…
Way of the Roses - Coast to Coast Cycle Route
The Way of the Roses is the most stunning and also the newest of the 8… The Way of the Roses is the most stunning and also the newest of the 8 Sustrans Coast to Coast cycle routes. Beginning in Morecombe the route passes…
Boroughbridge Town Trail
An easy stroll through the centre of old Boroughbridge and out to the… An easy stroll through the centre of old Boroughbridge and out to the town’s boundaries takes you on a journey which includes a touch of history, a…
Sweet and Seasonal
A family run sweet, chocolate and craft shop stocking a range of packaged… A family run sweet, chocolate and craft shop stocking a range of packaged and loose chocolates from Yorkshire suppliers, alongside traditional pic n…
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Bursting with soul, funk, R&B, and dazzling choreography, The Wiz takes L.… Bursting with soul, funk, R&B, and dazzling choreography, The Wiz takes L. Frank Baums beloved story and gives it a bold, urban twist that celebrates…
The Hightimers Presents:The Snow Queen, A Frozen Adventure! This winter,… The Hightimers Presents:The Snow Queen, A Frozen Adventure! This winter, join The Hightimers for a frosty, funny, and heart warming pantomime thats…
Seasonal family fun! Due to popular demand, this will be our 3rd year… Seasonal family fun! Due to popular demand, this will be our 3rd year of panto fun at The King's Theatre. Join us for the classic tale of…
The Swamp Stomp String Band are a travelling band, consisting of twangy… The Swamp Stomp String Band are a travelling band, consisting of twangy banjos, thudding double bass, gritty guitars, driving drums and a flat pack…