Directions & Parking

Aldborough is situated about one mile from the A1(M) motorway, just outside the town of Boroughbridge. It is approximately a 50 minute drive from Leeds, 60 minutes to Newcastle and 90 minutes to Manchester. The nearest train stations are Thirsk and York.

Free car parking is available at most venues. Parking in Aldborough is about 100 yards from Aldborough Church, please follow the signs (see Last Night Outdoor Concert Parking for parking for this event).

Food & Drink

A variety of options exist to make your trip to the Aldborough Festival as enjoyable as possible.

Opera Dining

Opera performances at the Northern Aldborough Festival feature the opportunity to picnic in the Manor Grounds from 5pm before the performance. You are also welcome to bring picnics to eat in the church grounds or the field used for parking. Alternatively, the Ship Inn opposite the church serves excellent food.

Bar Facility

A fully licensed cash bar, serving draught beer and lager, wine, champagne, spirits and soft drinks (including tea and coffee) will be in operation in the marquee within the church grounds from 6pm each evening. Interval drinks may be pre-ordered, please ask for a form at the bar.