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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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Thirsk

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

Tadcaster
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Tadcaster

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

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…

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Osmotherley

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

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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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Moors Villages

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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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Whitby

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

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Knaresborough

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

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Kirkbymoorside

Kirkbymoorside is a haven for art and antique enthusiasts, drawing collectors to its galleries,…

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Three Peaks Villages

Nestled between the Three Peaks are beautiful villages offering places to rest and grab a bite to…

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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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Bridlington

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Settle

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

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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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Helmsley

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

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