Situated on the north bank of the River Humber, the small town of Brough (its population is in the region of 7,000) is these days best known for its BAe factory and airfield, where planes like the Harrier jump jet have been made over the years. The plant was built at Brough because the nearby river allowed seaplanes to take off and land there. The town’s history goes back a lot further than 1916 though, with Bronze Age finds showing it has been settled for thousands of years. The Celtic tribe the Parisi lived in the area before the Roman invasion, their capital which later had the Latin name Petuaria occupying the same position as present day Brough. The Romans who arrived in about 70AD used the town as a fortress and a river port, and they built roads from the place to York and present-day Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Silting of the river nearby and economic decline meant that the town lost importance, but the aircraft plant in the last century revived its fortunes, though it already had some claims to prosperity, at least by association, with one of Britain’s oldest yacht clubs, The Humber Yawl club, having a base there since the late 19th century, a base with clubhouse and launching facilities that is still around today. Perhaps the greatest claim-to-fame of Brough, and one of which it is proud, is that Dick Turpin, highwayman, murderer and all round bad egg, hid out in the town under an assumed name (and not a very imaginative one either – he used his mother’s maiden name of Palmer) for a couple of years when things had got too hot for him in the South. On the surface he was a respectable livestock dealer, but of course tempted to save costs by stealing his stock. Turpin gave himself away when he drunkenly shot a prize cockerel in 1739, thereby drawing a modicum of attention on himself. Modern Brough is a sought-after dormitory town, with good rail links to Hull, Doncaster, and York and further afield to London, and of course it is only a short drive along the A63 to reach the end and beginning of the M62 at junction 38.
Dentist
Brough Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
Brough & South Cave Medical Practice
The Surgery
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Bear Inn
Jolly Sailor Inn
Red Lion Inn
White Hart Inn
White Horse Inn
Restaurant
School
Brough Primary School
Elloughton Primary School
Taxi
Brantingham Cars
Brough Taxis
South Cave Cars
Sports Clubs
Humber Yawl Club (Sailing)
Shops
Greens Garden Centre
Bramble Wood Nurseries
Places to Stay near Brough
Green Dragon (0.97 miles)
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Cave Castle (1.77 miles)
Cave Castle’s unique atmosphere can be felt as soon as you embark upon its imposing, wooded drive. An elegant manor house, retaining stunning original details such as turrets and stone ... More
Fox and Coney Inn (2.40 miles)
The Fox and Coney, originally a coaching inn, built in 1759, is set in the idyllic village of South Cave. With 12 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, it is the ideal place to relax after ... More | visit website
Rowley Manor Hotel (3.45 miles)
Winteringham Fields (3.81 miles)
Travelodge Hull South Cave (4.13 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Rudstone Walk Country Accommodation (4.13 miles)
Hallmark Hotel (4.22 miles)
Hallmark Hull has panoramic views overlooking the Humber Bridge and is only 7 miles from Hull city centre and KC stadium. The hotel is ideal for business or leisure. Over ... More
Premier Inn Hull West (4.65 miles)
An ideal location surrounded by gardens, adjacent to Humber Bridge country park. For shops and local amenities Hull city centre is 5-minutes away. Within easy reach of the M62/A63, 10 miles from Humberside International Airport ... More | visit websiteReeds Country Hotel (5.21 miles)
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Best Western Reeds Hotel is situated in exquisite surroundings in the heart of North Lincolnshire. An exclusive yet competitive three star hotel enjoying a truly idyllic setting of ... More
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