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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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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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Bridlington

Tadcaster
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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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Sandsend

Sandsend offers that tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, plus it's a great…

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Moors

Moors Villages

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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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Coast

Runswick Bay

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

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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Thirsk

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

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Moors

Howardian Villages

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

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Dales

Reeth & Swaledale

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

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Coast

Robin Hood's Bay

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

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Moors

Stokesley & Great Ayton

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Dales

Hawes & Wensleydale

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

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Moors

Goathland and Grosmont

In the heart of the moors, with beautiful stone cottages and scenic views.

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