Explore the places that make
NORTH Yorkshire
Grid View
Masham
The home of brewing in the Yorkshire Dales.
Northallerton
The county town of North Yorkshire
Bedale
A charming Georgian market town
Tadcaster
The brewery town with Roman origins
Leyburn
The Heart of Wensleydale
Hawes
The heart of Upper Wensleydale
Settle
The bustling spirit of the Dales
Whitby
Discover maritime heritage
Thirsk
The heart of Herriot Country
Skipton
The gateway to the Southern Dales
Selby
The historic town with history at its heart
Scarborough
The original seaside resort
Ripon
The little city with a big welcome
Richmond
A Town of Yorkshire Dales History
Pickering
Where the Moors meet the Forest
Malton
Yorkshire’s Food Capital
Knaresborough
Iconic historic medieval market town
Helmsley
A breath of fresh air
Harrogate
Yorkshire’s original spa town
Filey
Relaxation on the coast
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Richmond
Nestled in the picturesque valley of Swaledale, Richmond is one of the most attractive towns in the UK thanks to its Georgian architecture. The town features a charming cobbled marketplace, which is surrounded by elegant 18th-century streets and buildings with a beautiful Gothic medieval church at its heart.
Harrogate
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An iconic boutique Spa town in the heart of Yorkshire, with thriving streets packed with an eclectic mix of boutique shopping and green spaces.
Knaresborough
Full of surprises, a warren of medieval streets and stone staircases, perched on dramatic cliffs with famous views across the River Nidd.
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Ripon
A cathedral City rich in deep tradition and magnificent history with fascinating stories to tell of its character and people.
Hawes
The home of Wensleydale cheese, a town filled with independent shops surrounded by dramatic landscape, great walking and beautiful waterfalls.
Settle
A traditional Yorkshire market town surrounded by a dramatic limestone landscape filled with waterfalls, caves and hills just waiting to be explored.
Skipton
A Busy market town with a beautifully broad high street, thriving canal basin and one of Britain’s best preserved castles.
Leyburn
Beautiful countryside in every direction and a renowned fine art auction house, this Dales market town has fascinating links into history.
Bedale
With charming cobbled streets and a marketplace centrepiece, Bedale is home to a great mix of independent businesses and hidden gems on the edge of the Dales.
Thirsk
The birthplace of the James Herriot stories in a thriving market town just a short distance from Sutton Bank and finest view in England.
Helmsley
Your gateway to the North York Moors National Park where a walled garden, castle and birds of prey centre surround this busy market town.
Pickering
Your base for exploring Yorkshire’s largest forest, the North York Moors National Park and a famous steam railway, the perfect place for adventures and activities.
Malton
Renowned for local produce, monthly food markets and annual Food Festival Malton is a historic town built around a distinctive marketplace.
Scarborough
Head for the bright lights of Scarborough for a classic seaside break packed with ice cream, fish and chips, and plenty of family attractions.
Whitby
Uncover coastal charm with a gothic twist in Whitby’s cobbled streets, and delve into dramatic history at the world-famous Abbey.
Filey
This former fishing village offers a peaceful break with an impressive five mile beach, beautiful Edwardian architecture and an historic promenade.
Tadcaster
From Roman origins to modern brewery hub, on the banks of the River Wharfe Tadcaster is a bustling hub of local businesses in glorious countryside.
Selby
Having spent centuries on the front line of History Selby has a Norman-era Abbey at its heart, and a thriving market town community full of tradition.
Northallerton
North Yorkshire’s county town and historical centre, Northallerton is the perfect place to explore independent shops along its beautifully broad high street, lined with Georgian architecture.
Masham
Discover the market town of Masham, the home of traditional brewing in the Yorkshire Dales and venue for the first ever Long Course Weekend Yorkshire, in 2024.
Find Your Escape
North Yorkshire
England’s largest county is a rich mixture of rolling hills and dales, dramatic moorland and spectacular coastline. Interspersed among the peaks and valleys, the breathtaking landscapes and open waterways are distinctive destinations and market towns, each with individual personality and charm.
North Yorkshire’s character can be explored through its amazing food and drink, the rich artistic culture and the echoes of our history that stand proud over the landscape.
However long you choose to visit North Yorkshire for, you will be spoiled for great ideas to fill a weekend, a week or longer exploring this special part of the country.
EXPERIENCE
North Yorkshire
Christmas in North Yorkshire
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in North Yorkshire. Wander through festive markets, marvel at enchanting light displays, and enjoy quality time together with family days out and short breaks.
