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Beningbrough

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:54.02, -1.198
OS grid ref:SE 52 58
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Beningbrough is a small, largely rural parish in North Yorkshire, a few miles north of York, set on the low-lying plains of the Vale of York with the River Ouse and farmland shaping much of the local landscape. It has a tiny, dispersed population and the feel of a historic estate countryside rather than a bustling village, so agriculture and commuting to nearby towns are important to everyday life.

Its most notable feature is Beningbrough Hall, an early 18th-century country house now cared for by the National Trust, whose parkland, gardens and art displays draw visitors and provide a cultural focus for the area; seasonal events, walks and volunteer activity around the hall help sustain a modest local tourism economy and a sense of community. The parish’s quiet lanes and riverside scenery make it popular with walkers and those looking for a peaceful slice of Yorkshire history close to the city of York.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 21.6 miles34.8 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 35 miles56.4 km
  • Poppleton Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
  • Hammerton Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km

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Local points of interest

  • Bootham Crescent Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
  • National Railway Museum Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • York Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.2 km
  • Wentworth College College 7.7 miles12.3 km
  • University of York University 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 8.7 miles14.1 km
  • Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
  • Sand Hutton Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Newburgh Priory Country house 11.2 miles18 km
  • Nun Appleton Hall Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
  • Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
  • Newby Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km