Boroughbridge
A Devil of a good place and steeped in history
Once a staging post for stagecoaches in the early 19th century, Boroughbridge now has a fabulous thriving High Street with individual and boutique shops from fashion to food, bridal to beauty. There are nearby picnic areas, access onto the canal and beautiful tranquil river walks along the River Ure - with its wide banks and steady flow it provides excellent navigation for boats and fishing.
The pretty cobbled Hall Square was once the home of fishermen, here you will find
the Butter Market Museum which houses many industrial, domestic and farming artefacts donated by local residents.
Time to take a break? There is a great collection of cafés to suit all tastes, restaurants and cosy pubs – there were 22 inns in the town in bygone days!
Discover the three Devil’s Arrows, how many there may have been originally and who placed them there is open to speculation. The tallest measures 22ft 6in, taller than anything at Stonehenge and is located among trees to the west of Roecliffe Lane
Did you know The Battle of Boroughbridge was fought on 16 March 1322?
Within easy walking distance is the village of Aldborough. Situated on the Roman town of Isurium Brigantum and dating back to the late first century, remains include parts of the Roman defences and two spectacular mosaic pavements. There are also local Roman finds on display in the museum.
The annual Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show is a great day out for all the family and The Northern Aldborough Festival, one of the most prestigious classical music events in the country, are just two
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events to tempt you to this corner of Yorkshire.
Boroughbridge is a fantastic base for Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon, York and the Yorkshire Dales.
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Main: St James Square. Left: Cobble Square. Above: Devil’s Arrow.
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