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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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Skipton

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

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Harrogate

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

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Scarborough

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

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

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Boroughbridge

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

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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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Three Peaks Villages

Nestled between the Three Peaks are beautiful villages offering places to rest and grab a bite to…

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Helmsley

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

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Danby

A picturesque moors villages with open grassed areas where sheep freely roam.

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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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Whitby

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

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Thirsk

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

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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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Bedale

A small market town in the heart of North Yorkshire and is where Bedale Beck flows from the eastern…

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Selby

The historic market town of Selby is home to the stunning Abbey and so much more.

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