Originally located by the old Great North road (A1), this attractive market town was well-known for being the halfway point between London and Edinburgh. The two capital cities are 198 miles in either direction. The A1 bypasses the town now and perhaps that is why the huge number of watering holes have considerably reduced (at the peak of the coaching era, there were as many as 40 inns and alehouses), although a fair number of friendly pubs and cafes are still there for the thirsty and hungry visitors to enjoy.
The town is situated on the River Wharfe, so do find time to drive over the main bridge, park in the nearby Wilderness car park (no charge) besides the river (turn right immediately on crossing the bridge from the south) and wile away some time by feeding the ducks, ad
miring the weir and enjoying the bandstand 
where lively music may be floating across the river breezes.
In spring and summer the town is a riot of colour from the hanging baskets, tubs and gardens which have earned Wetherby many an award from the Britain in Bloom competition. There are a range of small specialist shops well worth visiting and a weekly market in the square around the
Town Hall on a Thursday, with a farmers market held on every other Sunday.
Walk down the shambles, which was once the street full of butchers,
read the historic plaques, sit outside in one of the many cafes and enjoy the peace and quiet away from the traffic .It even has its own original cinema which shows all the latest films and since being regenerated from the old cinema building has proved very popular with locals and visitors.
Do not forget Wetherby race course, one of Britain’s leading jump tracks, where a great day out can be had with the odd flutter on the horses.
Wetherby is located at the heart of the so-called “golden triangle” and is a lovely and highly sought after place to visit and live.
