Boroughbridge: A picturesque town on the edge of the Vale of York

Boroughbridge is a thriving town within the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire. Located a short walk from the town centre, our property for sale in Boroughbridge provides easy access to a host of facilities and amenities. Centred on the High Street, a wealth of independent retailers, with just a few national names among them, give the town a refreshingly different feel. In addition, you’ll find a great range of cafés, bars, pubs and restaurants, good schools, sport and healthcare provision. Half way between London and Edinburgh, Boroughbridge was once a major coaching stop for travellers on the Great North Road. The Butter Market Museum houses an eclectic display of local artefacts, while on the outskirts of town, close to the A1(M), there are three ancient standing stones, known as The Devil’s Arrows. A walk to the village of Aldborough, just a mile from Riverside Mills, and you find the site of the former Roman town of Isurium Brigantum. Here, the Aldborough Roman Site and museum, under the care of English Heritage, shows relics of the town, including two spectacular mosaic pavements.

What’s close to Boroughbridge?

For further shopping, work and leisure opportunities, Harrogate is 10 miles away and with its elegant Victorian architecture and high-end boutiques, it’s a fine shopping destination. It also enjoys a wide range of cafés and restaurants, including the famous Betty’s Tearoom, and magnificent entertainment and leisure facilities. The historic city of York, famed for its medieval cathedral, York Minster, is only 20 miles from Riverside Mills and offers a wonderful range of shops, restaurants and world-renowned visitor attractions.

Set within gentle rolling countryside on the edge of the Vale of York, there are great opportunities for walking and cycling, close to Riverside Mills. The nearby River Ure offers the perfect spot for walks, picnics, fishing and boating, while within easy reach there are wonderful attractions including Staveley Nature Reserve, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Ripon Cathedral and Fountains Abbey. The unspoilt landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors are both within easy reach, offering some of the finest countryside anywhere in England.

Local Schools & Education

There’s a wide range of educational facilities for all ages within easy reach of our houses for sale in Boroughbridge. The closest primary is Boroughbridge Primary School, and there is also Boroughbridge High School for secondary and further education.

Transport & Travel

Travel by car is easy, with convenient access to the A1M and the rest of the country’s motorway network. Located exactly midway between Edinburgh and London, Mulberry Fields is ideally placed for commuting to Leeds, York, Teeside and beyond. From nearby Cattal Train Station, you can make direct journeys to York and Leeds.