The local area, community and schools.
Brafferton & Helperby
The village of Brafferton is situated in the North Yorkshire parish of Brafferton and Helperby, just minutes away from historic market town of Boroughbridge.
Boasting outstanding views of the area’s world-renowned countryside, Brafferton is synonymous with peace and tranquillity, making it the ideal location for those in search of a quiet way of life. Commuters and those who enjoy the sights and sounds of busier metropolitan areas are well catered for too, however, with Brafferton providing excellent transport links to major conurbations in every direction.
The local area’s amenities include award-winning pubs and restaurants, supermarkets, a cricket club, a church and a village hall.
Schools
St Peter’s Brafferton C of E Primary School is only a couple of minutes’ walk from the Manor Gardens development. Rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, it is known locally as a ‘small school with a big heart’, in which pupils feel safe and happy. A wide variety of other primary schools are also located within the local area.
For older children, Boroughbridge High School – also rated ‘good’ by Ofsted – is fewer than six miles away, while Cundall Manor School is just a five minute drive to the north. Ranked in the top 9% of independent schools in the UK, Cundall Manor caters for children between the ages of two and 16.
The nearby city of York and town of Harrogate offer several top-quality colleges.
Hospitality
Brafferton is a rambler’s paradise, with a huge number of walks within close proximity. From the peaks and troughs of the Howardian Hills, to the riverside walk at Beningbrough or the hiking trails afforded by the Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve, all these destinations – and countless others – are accessible in under 30 minutes.
For families, Newby Hall & Gardens in Ripon, which offers a variety of activities to keep kids entertained, is just 17 minutes away, while the many attractions at York, including the Jorvik Viking Centre, historic Minster and National Railway Museum, are all within easy reach.
Stay connected to the city
Commuter Links
Manor Gardens is just a short drive from both the A1 and A19, providing convenient access to York and Leeds within approximately 30 and 50 minutes respectively.
Thirsk railway station is just 10 miles from Brafferton and enables commuters to reach York in around 15 minutes. From there, all major destinations within England and Scotland are easily accessible.
For overseas journeys, both Leeds Bradford and Teesside International airports are just a 45 minute drive from Brafferton.
Local amenities
St Peter’s Brafferton C of E V A Primary School
Ofsted rating from 2023
School Terrace, Brafferton, York YO61 2PA
01423 360 250
Boroughbridge Primary School
Ofsted rating from 2022
York Road, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, York YO51 9EB
01423 322 208
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Ofsted rating from 2023
Short Rd, Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk YO7 3DL
01423322556
Outwood Academy Easingwold
Ofsted rating from 2022
York Rd, Easingwold, York YO61 3EF
01347 821 451
Cundall Manor School
Ofsted rating from 2010
Cundall, York YO61 2RW
01423 360 200
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Ofsted rating from 2022
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ
01845 522 024
Millfield Surgery
Millfield Surgery, Millfield Ln, Easingwold, York YO61 3JR
01347 821 557
Helperby Surgery
Main St, York YO61 2NT
01423 360 296
Fresh Dental Smile Clinic & Implant Center York
Manor House, Manor Ln, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5XY
01904 623 687
Boroughbridge Dental Centre
Wetherby Rd, Boroughbridge YO51 9HS
01423 322 757
Co-op Food – Easingwold
Market Pl, Easingwold, York YO61 3AG
01347 821 645
Tesco Superstore
Station Rd, Thirsk YO7 1PZ
03456 779 671
Lidl
Station Rd, Thirsk YO7 1TQ
0800 977 7766
Easingwold Post Office
Market Pl, Easingwold, York YO61 3AA
01347 821 283
Huby Post Office
1 Robin Lane, Huby, York, North Yorkshire YO61 1HH
Boroughbridge Leisure Centre
Wetherby Rd, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9HS
01423 323 505
Thirsk & Sowerby Leisure Centre
Chapel St, Thirsk YO7 1LU
01845 522 447
York Leisure Centre
Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, York YO32 9AF
01904 403 900
North Yorkshire Police – Easingwold Police Station
Easingwold, York YO61 3JX
01347 822 422
North Yorkshire Police – Thirsk Police Station
33 Market Pl, Thirsk YO7 1HG