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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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Scarborough

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

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Helmsley

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

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Bridlington

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Knaresborough

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

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Richmond

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

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Bedale

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

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Pickering

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

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Tadcaster

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

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Danby

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

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Runswick Bay

Clinging to the cliffs at the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast is the charming village of…

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Ripon

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

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Robin Hood's Bay

Probably one of the most photographed and instantly recognisable locations in North Yorkshire,…

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Dales

Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

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

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Leyburn

At the heart of Wensleydale, Leyburn is a year-round destination with traditional pubs, a wealth of…

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Malton

Malton boasts a charming Market Place filled with independent retailers offering an eclectic mix of…

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