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Boroughbridge

Boroughbridge is a small town with something ancient in its fields. The Devil’s Arrows stand just outside town, and the River Ure runs past its streets.

Recommendations

Landmark4.3/5

Devil’s Arrows

Devil’s Arrows, a trio of ancient standing stones near Boroughbridge, captivates visitors with its mysterious history and strikingpresence, making it a must-see landmark for those exploring the rich heritage of York.

Culture4.2/5

Aldborough Roman Site

Discover the Aldborough Roman Site, a remarkable glimpse into Britain’s Roman heritage, where extensive ruins and the well-preserved temple of the ancient settlement reveal fascinating history and captivating archaeological treasures.

Landmark5/5

Town Travel Boroughbridge

Landmark4.5/5

River Ure

Landmark5/5

Boroughbridge Tourist Information

Discover the charm of Boroughbridge Tourist Information, where you’ll find expert local insights and maps to explore the town's rich history, picturesque landscapes, and iconic landmarks at the heart of this vibrant Yorkshire destination.

Landmark4.3/5

Boroughbridge Junior Football Club

Landmark

Boroughbridge Feathers Badminton

Culture4.9/5

Saint James' Parish Church

Unusual Gothic details mark this Boroughbridge church, built in the 1850s. At Christmas, a festival fills it with decorated trees.

Landmark5/5

Old Market Square

Cafe$$$4.8/5

The Dining Room

Drink$$$4.7/5

Fox & Hounds, Langthorpe

Boroughbridge pub with a Sunday carvery and a choice of meats, pies, or vegetarian dishes, served beside a lit dining-room fire.

Drink$$$4.5/5

The Tap on the Tutt

Eat4.4/5

Blue Bell Inn

Eat$$$4.6/5

The Wild Swan

Eat$$$4.5/5

The Ship Inn - Aldborough

Stays

Stay4.55/5

Grantham Arms

Located in the town of Boroughbridge, the historic Grantham Arms offers bedrooms just 5 km from Staveley Nature Reserve and Newby Hall & Gardens. The property has a contemporary bar with local real ales, restaurant, free parking and free WiFi. Some rooms enjoy a street view and all benefit from H2K of Harrogate toiletries and a flat-screen TV. The onsite restaurant offers a casual dining experience featuring tapas, chicken, pizza and burgers. The majority of bars, restaurants and shops in Boroughbridge's town centre can all be reached within a 5-minute walk and both Ripon Racecourse and Fountains Abbey are within a 20-minute drive.

Stay4.4/5

The Crown Hotel

In North Yorkshire, the The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group features free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, an indoor pool and a gym. The A1 (M) is just 1.5 miles away, with historic York a 30-minute drive from the property. Each room at the The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group has a TV, telephone, ironing facilities on request and free tea/coffee. Rooms also feature a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests have full use of the on-site leisure centre which includes a steam room, sauna and spa bath. Personal trainers are also available in the gym. Made using local produce, classic British cuisine is served in our restaurant. The Bar serves real ales and has traditional exposed beams and an open fireplace. With free secure parking provided, Harrogate is just 10 miles’ drive away. The scenery of the North York Moors National Park is less than 30 minutes away by car.

Stay4.55/5

Skipbridge Farm Cottages

Featuring free WiFi throughout the properties, Skipbridge Farm Cottages are situated near Green Hammerton, 12 km from York. Leeds is 29 km away. Free private parking is available on-site. All cottages feature a seating and dining area. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are available in all cottages. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven and microwave, there is a toaster and a fridge and kettle. There is a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer in every cottage. Towels are provided. Only the 3-bedroom house includes a private hot tub. Harrogate is 19 km from Skipbridge Farm Cottages, while Bradford is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 30 km from Skipbridge Farm Cottages.

Stay5/5

Gable End Holidays

Stay4.75/5

Burton Grange Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

Traditional farmhouse B&B with comfortable rooms and family-cooked breakfast. Horses, pet sheep and hens share the farm with two peacocks.

Stay4.8/5

The Hideaway@Baxby Manor

Stay4.4/5

The Crown Inn

This Roecliffe inn has a pub and rooms in a historic coach house. Village lanes and a farm track make for an easy walk nearby.

Stay4.55/5

Finest Retreats - The Bank Housr

Stay

Black Bull Inn

Stay

Roecliffe Park

Things To Do
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5/5

8 h 30 mins

North York Moors Private Tour day trip incl Steam Train & Whitby

Discover Yorkshire with Greg – Your Personal Guide to the Heart of the Moors. Step aboard a truly personal, private tour of North Yorkshire with Greg, your guide for the day. Follow the itinerary or change it to your own. For between 1-7 guests, Greg offers a relaxed, friendly experience that you won’t find with larger tour operators, Greg brings the region's history and culture to life with fascinating stories and insider knowledge. The highlight of the day is a scenic heritage steam train ride from the village of Goathland—best known as Hogsmeade Station from the Harry Potter films. (included). Your day will be filled with stunning landscapes, charming villages and, of course, the breathtaking Whitby where you will enjoy some free time. Whether you're snapping photos of the rolling moors, or simply chatting with Greg about local life, you'll find this tour is as much about the journey as it is about the destination – a relaxed and engaging experience for your private group.

$612.22

5/5

8 h 15 mins

Private "All Creatures Great & Small" Dales Tour from Thirsk

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, but with a particular focus on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot, first shown on Channel 5 in 2020. You will have photo stops in Barden, Malham, Arncliffe, Hawkswick and Burnsall and a longer stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf White (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. If you do want to visit the World of James Herriot, we will take you there first in the morning as it sets the scene for the rest of the tour. If not, you can spend the additional time enjoying more of the Yorkshire Dales - the choice is yours and can just be agreed with your Driver in the morning!

$809.43

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Private Half-Day North York Moors National Park Tour from York or Harrogate

This Private Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and scenic beauty of the North York Moors National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of the city for a circular tour of the National Park, with stops at Byland Abbey, Helmsley and the beautiful moorland village of Rosedale Abbey. There will also be photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Driver when you set off and we can make adjustments to suit your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.

$442.13

5/5

6 h

Abbeys Ruins & Reformation : Byland, Rievaulx & lunch in Helmsley

What sets this tour apart is the chance to explore some of Yorkshire’s most impressive medieval abbeys in one private day from York, while also seeing the villages, landscapes and historic towns that connect them. Rather than joining a coach tour, you travel as your own private group of up to four guests, with hotel pickup, a local driver-guide and a route that can adapt to the day. The focus is not simply on seeing ruins, but on understanding the monasteries, the communities around them and the dramatic changes brought by the Reformation. The route combines major historic sites such as Byland Abbey and Rievaulx Abbey with places including Coxwold, Kilburn and Helmsley, giving the day a much broader sense of Yorkshire’s history and landscape. As an English Heritage travel trade partner, we can also make pre-booked arrangements at participating English Heritage sites where available, helping admissions run more smoothly and giving our guests access to any applicable benefits.

$537.35

5/5

8 h 15 mins

Private Tour - Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from Harrogate

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to spend three hours enjoying Whitby, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk).

$809.43

5/5

4 h

York Beyond the Walls Four Scenic Locations in North Yorkshire

York Beyond the Walls packs the character of Yorkshire into one unforgettable half-day. This is not a coach tour or a rushed whistle-stop — it is completely private for your group of up to four guests, with York pick-up and return included. In just four hours you’ll experience a Georgian market town, a hilltop village and historic church, the haunting ruins of Byland Abbey and the spectacular Kilburn White Horse, all with a local driver-guide and the freedom to enjoy the journey your way.

$319.69

5/5

8 h

Nth York Moors Goathland Steam Train & Whitby Small Grp Day Trip

Discover Yorkshire with Greg – Your Personal Guide to the Heart of the Moors. A truly personal, small-group tour of Nth Yorkshire. With no more than 7 guests, Greg offers a relaxed, friendly experience that you won’t find with larger tour operators. Greg has lived in most of the places we visit and brings the region's history and culture to life with great stories and insider knowledge. The highlight of the day is a scenic heritage steam train ride (opt) from Goathland village famous as Aidensfield in TV's Heartbeat and Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter. Your day will be filled with stunning landscapes, charming villages like Helmsley and Hutton-Le-Hole and of course the breathtaking Whitby where you will enjoy some free time in this amazing coastal town. Whether you're taking photos of the moors, or simply chatting with Greg about local life, you'll feel like part of the Yorkshire family. A tour that’s as much about the journey as it is about the destination – Read our guests reviews!

$121.07

5/5

8 h 15 mins

Full-Day Whitby and The North York Moors Private Tour from York

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to spend three hours enjoying Whitby, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk).

$809.43

4.9/5

8 h 15 mins

Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park on the officially endorsed tour by the World of James Herriot. This tour focusses on the countryside and locations used for filming the new All Creatures Great & Small TV series starring Nicholas Ralph in the lead role of Yorkshire Vet, James Herriot. You will enjoy photo stops along the way and a lunchtime stop in Grassington, used as the main filming location for "Darrowby". You will also have the option to visit the award-winning World of James Herriot Visitor Attraction in Thirsk to see where Alf Wight (the real James Herriot) lived, worked and wrote his series of books, based upon his experiences as a young Yorkshire Vet. Our driver guides have many stories to tell of the real-life James Herriot and are passionate about sharing their local knowledge and experiences with you.

$809.43

4.9/5

8 h 15 mins

Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York

Spend three hours enjoying Whitby on our friendly, small-group, Guided Day Trip from York, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk). Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach tour, limited to 16 people.

$106.11

4.9/5

8 h 15 mins

Private "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour from Harrogate

$809.43

4.7/5

York City Pass Access more than 35+ Attractions & Hop On Hop Off

Ideal for travelers looking for the flexibility to determine their own itinerary, the Visit York Pass provides access to over 35+ attractions, including York Minster, York Dungeons, York's Chocolate Story and more. Don’t worry about buying individual admission tickets; instead, use the convenient and hassle-free Visit York Pass to save time on the day. The Visit York Pass also gives you discounts on hotel stays, restaurants, tours, ghost walks and more! Don’t feel limited by set itineraries and visit the attractions which appeal to you Choose from a one-day or multi-day Visit York Pass to fit your schedule Save on travel time with the included 24-hour City Sightseeing bus ticket and river cruise.

$94.92

5/5

Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour

Our Tours are the only way to see Yorkshire and its beauty in a single day with complete privacy, security and comfort onboard the magnificent Mercedes Benz V Class accompanied by your expert driver guide. Our guides always place your enjoyment of the day before everything else. No other tour in the glorious North of England focuses so much on the overall quality of each and every guest's experience. We believe that your vacation is the most valuable part of your year. We respect every minute of your vacation time, our philosophy is to make every moment of your time in the uK worthwhile. Sheep sightings guaranteed!

$1,292.37

5/5

3 h

Ripon Walking Food Tour

A fantastic way to explore the oldest city in England and discover the delightful independent cafes and restaurants and their tasty fare.You will get to gaze upon the magnificent historical buildings and learn about its thriving market and history through the ages. This little gem also has a great community of independent bars and restaurants who serve a selection of delicious dishes to delight your tastebuds. With a knowledgeable local guide and the company of other foodies, you will not only be enjoying lunch at five places rather than just one but you will also be supporting our local independents.

$102.03

5/5

4 h

Harrogate Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour

Explore Harrogate's culinary scene on a guided food tour that takes you to six hidden gems. Each stop features a delectable bite, from arancini to Yorkshire pudding, to gelato, showcasing the vibrant flavours of the area. Prepare to feel full as there's lots of food included! With expert guides sharing local stories and insights, this tour offers an immersive experience for food lovers. Perfect for small groups, this four-hour adventure includes all food tastings and a leisurely 1.3-mile walk through the charming town. - Duration: Approximately 4 hours, starting at 11:15 AM - Maximum group size of 12 people for a personalised experience - Includes food tastings at six independent eateries - Not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets, prior notice required

$102.03

5/5

4 h

4 Hour eTrike Pedal and Picnic Meadows Tour

Set out on an eTrike adventure through the picturesque Peak District, perfect for those looking to explore the countryside at a leisurely pace. This 4-hour tour begins at the Winster Cycling Hub, where you’ll collect a packed picnic to enjoy at your chosen spot along the scenic route. Navigate minor roads and cycle trails to Minninglow, stopping for photos along the way, and unwind at picnic tables surrounded by nature. Ideal for families and casual riders, this self-guided tour offers the freedom to picnic and explore at your own pace. - Duration: 4 hours covering 13 miles through stunning countryside - Includes a packed lunch for a delightful picnic experience - Easy navigation suitable for all skill levels, no guide required - Enjoy local brewery stops and charming country lanes along the route

$197.26

5/5

8 h 15 mins

Private Tour - Haworth, Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from Harrogate

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

$809.43

5/5

8 h 15 mins

Private Tour - Moors, Whitby & Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from Harrogate

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy two hours in the seaside town of Whitby and take a Steam Train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (optional extra payable in cash on the day with no need to book ahead). You will also experience the traditional English moorland villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location). In Whitby, you will be able to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours!

$809.43

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Private Half-Day Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour from York or Harrogate

This Private Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with alternative potential stops at Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey to suit your preferences. There will also be scenic photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Driver when you set off to decide how you want to spend your time, based upon your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.

$442.13

5/5

8 h

Bridgerton-Themed Castle Howard: Private Day Trip from York

Castle Howard is a place and palace like no other where for over 300 years the Howard family have been welcoming visitors. In just one visit you'll see a palace, a town, a fortified city, temples, magnificent woods, hills, valleys and a mausoleum. Heading out of York, you'll take in breathtaking views of York Minster as you head into the Vale of York. You'll then be driven through the charming villages of Sutton on Forest and Stililngton both mentioned in William the Conquerer’s Domesday Book after which the imposing York Minster comes into view. After driving through the Howardian Hills and former Castle Howard estate village of Bulmer you'll arrive at Castle Howard where you'll have the chance to stop for a coffee and browse the estate's shops. This will be followed by a private tour of the house and formal gardens before you're left to have lunch and explore on your own.