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Humber Bridge
Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Brough
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Brough
Brough is worth a stop: 10 minutes from North Ferriby, 48km from Spurn Point.
Brough is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 19,904, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Brough sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brough to your route.
About Brough
Brough ( BRUF, locally ) is a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Elloughton-cum-Brough with the neighbouring village of Elloughton. Brough is situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds and the town serves as a gateway to the rolling hills of the Wolds. The Yorkshire WoldsRead more
Way National Trail also passes by the eastern end of Brough. Brough has a long association with BAE Systems. Brough has been recognised as one of the most desirable and affluent places to live in Yorkshire, with a rising affluent population and a growing reputation for prestige, quality of life, and thriving communities such as Elloughton-cum-Brough In Bloom.
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Where is Brough located?
Brough is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7286 latitude, -0.5722 longitude.
What is the population of Brough?
Brough has a population of approximately 19,904 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,904
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.7286, -0.5722
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Brough
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Seaways Cafe
Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
York Minster
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.
42 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
The Shambles
Medieval York street where overhanging timber-framed shops nearly touch across the lane, some dating to the 14th century. Once a row of butchers' shops; the meat-hooks and wide sill-boards survive.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
48 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Spurn Point
A three-mile sand spit curling into the Humber estuary, cut off from the mainland by tidal washovers and reachable on foot at low tide.
48 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Castle Howard
A stately home in North Yorkshire, not a true castle but one of England's grandest Baroque residences, famous from Brideshead Revisited.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Chalk cliffs hosting half a million seabirds in season, including England's largest mainland gannet colony and thousands of puffins.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Brough
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- Right hereHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
- 70 kmSutton BankA steep escarpment with a 1-in-4 hairpin climb and a view James Herriot called 'the finest in England', looking over the Vale of York.
- 72 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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