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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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Scarborough

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

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Knaresborough

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

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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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Moors

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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Sherburn-in-Elmet

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

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Easingwold

A charming market town, perfectly situated with a rich history and a warm, welcoming feel.

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Ravenscar

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

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Whitby

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

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Grassington & Upper Wharfedale

Grassington is the vibrant heart of Upper Wharfedale, surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic…

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Filey

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Boroughbridge

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

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Harrogate

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

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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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Pickering

Pickering is a charming market town offering a blend of history, heritage, and local culture. Known…

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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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