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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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Sherburn-in-Elmet

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

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Whitby

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

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Bridlington

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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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Knaresborough

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

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Hawes & Wensleydale

An intricate market town in the upper reaches of Wensleydale where a treasure trove of independent…

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Stokesley & Great Ayton

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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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Harrogate

The definitive boutique spa town with thriving streets packed with vibrant shops, eateries and an…

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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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Staithes

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

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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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Boroughbridge

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

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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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Richmond

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

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Scarborough

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

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