Find somewhere wonderful

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.

South bay dogs 26 rp 1 1

Discover Our Places

Map of Yorkshire

Find your place

Richmond Market Place sign Richmond Castle in background
Heart

Richmond

Richmond is one of the most attractive towns in the UK thanks to its riverside location and…

View of Scarborough's South bay sand and sea with tree filled castle headland sweeping around to the right with the castle perched on top. and red roofed houses below under clear blue sky.
Coast

Scarborough

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

The Duke of Wellington Pub in Danby
Moors

Danby

A picturesque moors villages with open grassed areas where sheep freely roam.

Birdseye view across a patchwork of green fields, hedges and trees with heather in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Moors

Stokesley & Great Ayton

Viewing Whitby from the calm sea, two stone piers a pink cloudy sky the Abbey and church on the headland over looking red roof-topped houses.
Coast

Whitby

Whitby is a must-visit destination for travellers seeking a perfect blend of heritage, natural…

A view down the River Wharfe in Tadcaster with grass banks, church and lush green trees either side and blues sky
Heart

Tadcaster

The historic brewery town of Tadcaster is complete with lovely shops and cafes and is surrounded by…

A view down a street lined with brick and white rendered buildings, a few cars and pedestrians with Selby Abbey at the end with clear blue sky
Heart

Selby

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

Easingwold town centre
Heart

Easingwold

A charming market town, perfectly situated with a rich history and a warm, welcoming feel.

Hutton le Hole
Moors

Moors Villages

Thirsk Market Clock Spire with red traffic light, black round planters and bollards lining the cobbled square. Behind are red brick buildings and a blue cloudy sky
Heart

Thirsk

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

Two ladies walking through the Helmsley Walled Garden
Moors

Helmsley

A beautiful historic town set around its pretty market place, Helmsley is somewhere everyone should…

The Beck which flows through Bedale
Heart

Bedale

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

Looking across a canal in Skipton with an amount of canal boats moored on calm ripping water.
Dales

Skipton

Discover Skipton where tradition and hospitality come together all year round to welcome visitors…

Rural landscape with sheep and Goathland in the background
Moors

Goathland and Grosmont

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

Charlotte Gale Destination Harrogate Ripon 12x8 2911 1 1
Heart

Ripon

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

Reeth VNY website
Dales

Reeth & Swaledale

The pretty Yorkshire Dales village of Reeth is set around a spacious green and is the perfect place…

Stay up to date

Sign up to receive North Yorkshire inspiration direct to your inbox

A woman looks out over the Yorkshire Dales