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Bilbrough

Parish in North Yorkshire, England

Coordinates:53.911, -1.196
OS grid ref:SE 52 46
Population:348
Dialling code: 01904 (York)
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Bilbrough is a small village and civil parish set a few miles south‑west of York in North Yorkshire, sitting on the fringe of agricultural lowlands with good road and cycle links into the city. The compact village centre and surrounding lanes open onto farmland and public footpaths, making it popular with walkers and residents who want easy access to both urban amenities and the countryside.

Its long history is visible in the parish church and a handful of older, sometimes listed buildings, while the local economy remains a mix of farming and households whose members commute to nearby towns. Community life is quietly active - a village hall, parish council and occasional local events help preserve a strong rural character even as the village adapts to modern commuting patterns.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 19.2 miles30.9 km
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 30.6 miles49.3 km
  • Ulleskelf Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
  • Poppleton Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Nun Appleton Hall Estate 4.3 miles7 km
  • Nun Appleton Priory Historic site 4.3 miles7 km
  • York Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • National Railway Museum Museum 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Bootham Crescent Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
  • Wentworth College College 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • University of York University 6.3 miles10.2 km
  • Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles11.3 km
  • Yorkshire Museum of Farming Museum 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Saw Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
  • Sand Hutton Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
  • Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 12.4 miles19.9 km