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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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Leyburn

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

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Reeth & Swaledale

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

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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…

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Boroughbridge

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

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Ravenscar

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

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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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Kirkbymoorside

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

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Skipton

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

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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

Moors Villages

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Howardian Villages

Charming settlements across the Howardian Hills in the heart of North Yorkshire, offering a mix of…

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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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Scarborough

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

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Sherburn-in-Elmet

Sherburn-in-Elmet is a town of ancient establishment and a long history of proud industry,…

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Thirsk

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

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