Helperby and Brafferton
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.125, -1.33 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 43 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01347 (Easingwold) |
The villages of Helperby and Brafferton lie side by side in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, a few miles from the market town of Boroughbridge and within easy commuting distance of York and Harrogate. They sit in a largely agricultural landscape of lanes, hedgerows and mixed farmland, with the compact, stone and brick-built character that is typical of this part of Yorkshire.
Both settlements have historic roots stretching back to the medieval period and retain a strong village focus: a parish church, village hall and local clubs help sustain an active community life. Farming still plays a significant role in the local economy, alongside a number of residents who commute to nearby towns, and the pair of villages are known for a close-knit, event-driven social scene rather than for heavy industry or tourism.
Postcode districts covering Helperby and Brafferton
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 24 miles38.6 km
- York 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Harrogate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Yeadon 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Guiseley 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Horsforth 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Northallerton 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Ripon 8.1 miles13 km
- Kippax 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Garforth 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Ilkley 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Knaresborough 9.6 miles15.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Brafferton and Helperby Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Thornton Bridge Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Humberton Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Fawdington Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ellenthorpe Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Myton-on-Swale Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cundall with Leckby Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Norton-le-Clay Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eldmire with Crakehill Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Tholthorpe Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Milby Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kirby Hill Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Helperby and Brafferton
YO61 2NZ, YO61 2PD, YO61 2NR, YO61 2PS, YO61 2PH, YO61 2NP, YO61 2PW, YO61 2NU, YO61 2NX … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 26.9 miles43.2 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Cattal Station 8.8 miles14.2 km
Hotels near Helperby and Brafferton Ad
- Grantham Arms 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Blue Bell at Arkendale 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Lime Tree Inn 5 5 miles8 km
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 5.7 miles9.3 km
- Aldwark Manor Estate 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Masons Arms 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The George Country Inn, Wath 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Inn South Stainley 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Ripon Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 7.5 miles12 km
Schools in Helperby and Brafferton
- St Peter's Brafferton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newby Hall Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Ripon Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles11 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Fountains Abbey Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 13 miles20.9 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Duncombe Park Estate 13 miles21 km
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Bootham Crescent Stadium 14.5 miles23.4 km
- National Railway Museum Museum 14.8 miles23.9 km
- York Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.7 km