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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

Leyburn

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

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Moors

Stokesley & Great Ayton

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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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Reeth & Swaledale

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

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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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Coast

Staithes

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

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Dales

Settle

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

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Skipton

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

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Moors

Osmotherley

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

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Moors

Helmsley

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

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Coast

Ravenscar

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

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Thirsk

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

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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

Malton

Malton boasts a charming Market Place filled with independent retailers offering an eclectic mix of…

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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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Wolds Villages

Escape to the Yorkshire Wolds, where nature's beauty and tranquillity await. With gently rolling…

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