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North Yorkshire is home to some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the UK and we cannot wait to share every surprising and astounding treasure with you when you visit.
This vast and varied county features dramatic landscapes of high hills and sweeping valleys, far-reaching patchwork fields and an intricate coast filled with coastal communities and sea views.
There’s a North Yorkshire for everyone with bustling towns, remote fells, dense forests and wide-open beaches.
The Dales will surprise you. Appearing sparse at first sight, when you delve beneath the surface you will find busy market towns, creative zeal and incredible produce. Each of these stunning valleys has its own character and landscape, expressed through wonderful local traditions and events.
The Heart of Yorkshire is a corridor of activity, with a collection of large and lively towns, and the magnificent cathedral city of Ripon. The Victorian highstreets have a sometimes Dickensian aesthetic, and rest under far reaching skies thanks to the gentle landscape of the Vale of York.
The Moors contains more than you might think, from the Yorkshire Wolds in the south where the terrain rolls and dips to the high and romantic heather moorland in the north. In between you will find foodie havens, incredible views and landscapes and breathtaking history, from magnificent stately homes to one of Britain's most famous steam railways.
The North Yorkshire Coast is a mix of lively seaside towns and pretty coastal villages that offers a variety of places to stay, mouth-watering places to eat and drink as well as lots of things to explore. From relaxing walks to adrenaline-filled water sports, you will find something to make you smile.
So, explore North Yorkshire and let this incredible and varied county capture your imagination
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Howardian Villages
Charming settlements across the Howardian Hills in the heart of North Yorkshire, offering a mix of… Charming settlements across the Howardian Hills…
Robin Hood's Bay
Malton
Malton boasts a charming Market Place filled with independent retailers offering an eclectic mix of… Malton boasts a charming Market Place filled with…
Knaresborough
Knaresborough is full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases that weave… Knaresborough is full of surprises, a warren of…
Goathland and Grosmont
In the heart of the moors, with beautiful stone cottages and scenic views. In the heart of the moors, with beautiful stone…
Helmsley
A beautiful historic town set around its pretty market place, Helmsley is somewhere everyone should… A beautiful historic town set around its pretty…
Tadcaster
The historic brewery town of Tadcaster is complete with lovely shops and cafes and is surrounded by… The historic brewery town of Tadcaster is…
Staithes
Staithes is a picturesque base for exploring the coast providing unrivalled views and timeless… Staithes is a picturesque base for exploring the…
Ravenscar
One of the most intriguing coastal villages on the Yorkshire Coast, offering dramatic clifftop… One of the most intriguing coastal villages on…
Pickering
Pickering is a charming market town offering a blend of history, heritage, and local culture. Known… Pickering is a charming market town offering a…
Northallerton
Northallerton's rich heritage is reflected in its stunning architecture and bustling high street.… Northallerton's rich heritage is reflected in its…
Harrogate
The definitive boutique spa town with thriving streets packed with vibrant shops, eateries and an… The definitive boutique spa town with thriving…
Three Peaks Villages
Nestled between the Three Peaks are beautiful villages offering places to rest and grab a bite to… Nestled between the Three Peaks are beautiful…
Masham
The home of beer in the Yorkshire Dales The home of beer in the Yorkshire Dales
Hawes & Wensleydale
An intricate market town in the upper reaches of Wensleydale where a treasure trove of independent… An intricate market town in the upper reaches of…
Reeth & Swaledale
The pretty Yorkshire Dales village of Reeth is set around a spacious green and is the perfect place… The pretty Yorkshire Dales village of Reeth is…
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