Brafferton and Helperby
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.128, -1.305 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 45 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01347 (Easingwold) |
The small neighbouring villages of Brafferton and Helperby lie in rural North Yorkshire, a short drive from the historic city of York and the county’s market towns. They sit amid gently rolling agricultural countryside typical of the region, with a patchwork of fields, hedgerows and lanes that make the area popular with walkers and cyclists.
Historically agricultural with roots stretching back to medieval settlement patterns, the communities combine traditional farmsteads and converted cottages with a growing number of commuters and small local enterprises. Village halls, pubs and volunteer groups keep a lively social calendar and a strong sense of local identity, while the surrounding landscape and local heritage remain central to life in the villages.
Postcode districts covering Brafferton and Helperby
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 24.6 miles
- York 14.8 miles
- Harrogate 13.5 miles
- Yeadon 23.5 miles
- Guiseley 24.2 miles
- Horsforth 24.1 miles
- Northallerton 15.7 miles
- Ripon 9.1 miles
- Kippax 25 miles
- Garforth 23.5 miles
- Knaresborough 10.4 miles
- Otley 22.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Helperby and Brafferton Built-up area 1 mile
- Fawdington Parish 1.8 miles
- Thornton Bridge Parish 2.2 miles
- Myton-on-Swale Parish 2.2 miles
- Tholthorpe Parish 2.3 miles
- Humberton Parish 2.3 miles
- Raskelf Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Ellenthorpe Parish 2.7 miles
- Cundall with Leckby Parish 2.8 miles
- Eldmire with Crakehill Parish 2.9 miles
- Sessay Parish 2.9 miles
- Norton-le-Clay Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Brafferton and Helperby
YO61 2QJ, YO61 2PF, YO61 2QE, YO61 2PP, YO61 2QP, YO61 2NU, YO61 2PT, YO61 2PE, YO61 2NR … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 23.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 26.8 miles
- Thirsk Junction Station 7.4 miles
- Cattal Station 9.1 miles
Hotels near Brafferton and Helperby Ad
- Grantham Arms 4 4.2 miles
- The Lime Tree Inn 5 5.3 miles
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 7.2 miles
- Aldwark Manor Estate 4 4.7 miles
- The Masons Arms 8.2 miles
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 9.1 miles
- The Stapylton Arms 4 8.3 miles
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 7.3 miles
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 9.1 miles
- Burn Hall Hotel 3 6.1 miles
Schools in Brafferton and Helperby
- St Peter's Brafferton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newburgh Priory Country house 6.6 miles
- Newby Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 11.3 miles
- Duncombe Park Country house 12.1 miles
- Duncombe Park Estate 12.1 miles
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 14.1 miles
- National Railway Museum Museum 14.4 miles
- York Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles