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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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Filey

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Dales

Settle

Settle is a bustling, traditional market town in the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by fabulous…

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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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Thirsk

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

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Moors

Osmotherley

The handsome village of Osmotherley sits on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park…

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Knaresborough

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

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Moors

Pickering

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

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Dales

Grassington & Upper Wharfedale

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

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Scarborough

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

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Boroughbridge

Explore the historic curiosities of this pretty town, from the open-air museum of agricultural…

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Wolds Villages

Escape to the Yorkshire Wolds, where nature's beauty and tranquillity await. With gently rolling…

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Coast

Robin Hood's Bay

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Ravenscar

One of the most intriguing coastal villages on the Yorkshire Coast, offering dramatic clifftop…

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Staithes

Staithes is a picturesque base for exploring the coast providing unrivalled views and timeless…

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Whitby

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

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Dales

Skipton

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

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