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North Yorkshire has an incredible mix of places to visit with a cathedral city, market towns, dales villages and coast communities.

Places in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire contains an incredible mix of beautiful villages, busy market towns and one magnificent cathedral city steeped in history.

Explore the places that make North Yorkshire special, the market towns, the coastal villages, the thriving Dales communities and the romantic Moors villages.

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Selby

The historic market town of Selby is home to the stunning Abbey and so much more.

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Dales

Masham

The home of beer in the Yorkshire Dales

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Moors

Goathland and Grosmont

In the heart of the moors, with beautiful stone cottages and scenic views.

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Scarborough

Discover the charm of Scarborough, a seaside town on North Yorkshire’s stunning coastline.

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Northallerton

Northallerton's rich heritage is reflected in its stunning architecture and bustling high street.…

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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

Pateley Bridge on the banks of the River Nidd has a thriving high street with delicious food from…

The Beck which flows through Bedale
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Bedale

A small market town in the heart of North Yorkshire and is where Bedale Beck flows from the eastern…

Boats lining Coble Landing in Filey
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Filey

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Sandsend

Sandsend offers that tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, plus it's a great…

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Grassington & Upper Wharfedale

Grassington is the vibrant heart of Upper Wharfedale, surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic…

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Moors

Pickering

Pickering is a charming market town offering a blend of history, heritage, and local culture. Known…

Bird's eye view of Bridlington, a bright blue sky and sun shining over a large white building over a sandy beach with sea lapping against the sea wall.

Bridlington

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Ripon

Ripon is a cathedral city steeped in history and home to magnificent historical buildings and…

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Moors

Stokesley & Great Ayton

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Knaresborough

Knaresborough is full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave…

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Thirsk

Thirsk is a vibrant market town with medieval cobbled market square, historic coaching inns, and…

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