Boroughbridge Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do in or near Boroughbridge


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  • place of worship
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  • architecture
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  • religion

northern Europe's largest medieval cathedral, a stone masterpiece in various Gothic styles, with the world's largest medieval stained glass window

  • historic house
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • guided tours
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  • architecture
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  • food & drink
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  • furniture
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  • history
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  • social history

former home of The Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York - rediscovered behind modern facade in 1980s - restored to original 15th century splendour - magnificent Great Hall

Nunnington Hall

Kirkbymoorside

  • historic house
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  • garden
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  • family-friendly
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  • seasonal opening
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  • National Trust
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  • café
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  • guided tours
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  • shop

a welcoming house on the River Rye including a collection of high quality, miniature rooms and touring art exhibitions throughout the year

  • brewery
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • open year round
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  • café
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • visitor centre
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  • history
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  • local history

with many interesting artefacts and items relating to nearly two hundred years of brewing, as well as an opportunity to sample any of six different cask ales

  • museum
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • open year round
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • history
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  • social history

popular museum covering everyday life through the centuries, best known for its reconstructed Victorian street

  • historic house
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  • garden
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • National Trust
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  • café
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • antiques
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  • architecture
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  • furniture
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  • history
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  • social history
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  • nature

offering an interesting view of life in the 18th century, with fine collection of furniture and an award winning garden - an oasis of calm -

DIG

York

  • archeological site
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  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round
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  • pre-booking advised
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • archeology

hands-on archeological adventure, giving kids the chance to become trainee "diggers" discovering exciting historic artefacts