Great Broughton

Historic charm, rural character, scenic walks

Great Broughton offers so much. Serving as a gateway to the North York Moors National Park, and with the Cleveland Hills providing stunning views, the village retains its rural character through honey-coloured stone buildings.

Living in Great Broughton

• Highlights: This stunning area of natural beauty is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

St Augustine’s Church in Kirkby, which also serves Great Broughton, is a beautiful and historic Anglican parish church dating back to 1815.

• Cafés, Pubs and Eateries: You’re in for a real treat. At the two pubs, hotel and soon-to-open café (as of May 2025), menus span hearty meals, light lunches, cakes and hot chocolate with marshmallows. The Bay Horse, with its open fire, blends contemporary and traditional dishes, including Sunday lunch. The Jet Miners Inn, with old-world charm and cosy fireside seating, serves a classic Sunday carvery. The Stones Café at the revamped Wainstones Hotel will be dog-friendly, cosy and quirky, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee with cake.
• Shopping: The market town of Stokesley is just 2.2 mi away, with independent shops, restaurants, cafés, health & leisure facilities and supermarkets.
• Community Events: Available for hire, the Village Hall—with a newly refurbished kitchen—hosts weekly fitness classes (Pilates, ballet, Tai Chi) and seasonal socials (quizzes, fairs, lunches).

There is a children’s play area on Kirkby Lane near the school, with picnic tables and a field for ball games.

Sports: The Broughton & Kirkby Sports Club on Kirkby Lane offers tennis, cricket, football and bridge, plus an annual BBQ & Band Night and other social events.

• Education: The village primary school on Kirkby Lane has a strong reputation. Secondary & sixth-form in Stokesley and a private day school in Yarm are nearby.
• Transport Links: Bus services to Stokesley and Northallerton (with rail to Edinburgh, Newcastle, York & London King’s Cross) and convenient access to major roads.
• Approximate Distances: Stokesley 2.2 mi; Middlesbrough 10.8 mi; Yarm 11.7 mi; Teesside Park (shopping & leisure) 12.9 mi; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 15.8 mi; Northallerton 17.4 mi; Darlington 25.8 mi; Harrogate 43.8 mi; York 44.1 mi; Newcastle 53 mi.
  International Airports: Teesside International (20.5 mi); Newcastle; Leeds Bradford.