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Outdoors
North Yorkshire is the perfect place to embrace the great outdoors in all its splendour. Whatever your passion the North Yorkshire landscape is the perfect canvas on which to plan your break. Whether you prefer to get about on foot, by bike, or dangling from cliffs and trees, we have just the thing for you.
This land was made for walking
Immerse yourself in the natural world through a variety of walks that range from easy-to-follow routes perfect for a carefree amble with friends to the personal challenge of ascending great peaks or completing a long distance route.
Take a picnic from one of Yorkshire’s great bakeries and enjoy it at a stunning landmark or viewing point or pack the binoculars for a walk that will showcase the amazing animal and birdlife that calls North Yorkshire home.
Raise your pulse with a challenging bike ride to see incredible views. Cyclists have long known that North Yorkshire has a tremendous offering, whether you prefer the road bike or the mountain bike, you will never regret getting some North Yorkshire under your tyres.
A riding paradise
This county has hosted the Tour de France, UCI stage races, the World Championships, and two UCI Mountain Bike World Cup races. Find epic climbs, long sweeping descents, challenging traverses and far-reaching time-trail sections when you ride North Yorkshire’s roads and trails.
And when the ride is over, you can find delicious feasts to match your adventure in one of our country pubs and local restaurants.
The home of adventure
Adventure activities have a true home in North Yorkshire – here you can clamber through the forest canopy on a tree top challenge and zip through the treetops as gravity does the work. Explore the caves and ravines of a limestone gorge or tackle one of the only Via Ferrata courses in the country travelling along the cliff edge using only the iron foot and hand holds.
However you like to get your exhilaration, North Yorkshire is the place that has it all.
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History and Heritage
Today North Yorkshire is home to historic landmarks that span the duration of human activity on the landscape and so evocatively tell the county’s story.
Towns with stories to tell
There are historic market towns and cities aplenty with castles, historic buildings and listed churches at their heart. Each of these buildings represents a step in the journey of each town.
There are famous landmarks that dominate the landscape including the ruins of several abbeys left to crumble by Henry VIII and magnificent stately homes built by some of North Yorkshire’s famous families.
Discover the people who made the place
Helping to tell the stories of the shifts in power and wealth, and the people who prospered or suffered as a result is the diverse selection of museums. Run by dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff these museums highlight the heritage of the county in interactive and immersive ways.
Over the year fantastic heritage events take place across the county including Viking battle re-enactments, 1940s nostalgia weekends and steam rallies featuring the powerful machines of the past.
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Wellness
If you are looking for a break that will improve your wellbeing, kick start those serotonin levels and improve your health too, then head to North Yorkshire.
Whether your idea of a restorative boost is to embrace the great outdoors and blow the cobwebs away, or indulge in sublime relaxation and physical rejuvenation in a luxurious spa – North Yorkshire is the place to feel good.
Choose between beautiful moorland, towering peaks and rolling landscape of the lush dales. You could go walking every day for a year and never tread the same trails.
You can take some time out for yourself to relax and unwind by visiting one of the county’s luxurious spa retreats. Melt away stress and ease your worries with a soothing visit that will leave you refreshed. Indulge in blissful relaxation therapies, blissful beauty treatments and a reviving massage.
Enjoy the restful presence of water, whether on a riverside walk or enjoying one of the many routes that encompass one of the reservoirs that can be found amongst the North Yorkshire hills. On the stunning Yorkshire coast, you can enjoy a peaceful walk along the sea whilst watching the tide gently retreat to the sound of seabirds as they seek the freshly revealed morsels.
North Yorkshire is full of ways to relax and the perfect place to find your wellbeing remedy.
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Gardens
North Yorkshire is home to an abundance of sensational gardens. There are stunning signature horticultural spaces, traditional cottage borders, hidden gems, wildlife havens and award-winning garden designs by acclaimed designers, within the beautiful natural landscape of the county.
Gardens of all kinds
The gardens of North Yorkshire can be found surrounding stately homes, set in lovely parkland or enhancing renowned historical sites. There are formal spaces with tightly formed shapes and carefully manicured lawns as well as herbaceous borders and riotous displays of colour. There are working herb and vegetable plots that burst with fresh produce supplied to local cafes, bars and restaurants. Discover how the professionals get the biggest leeks, the rosiest apples and the juiciest tomatoes, and take those tips home to your own veg petch or allotment.
Enchanting woodland planting, stunning sculpture parks, tranquil wildflower meadows and bold contemporary designs offer year-round seasonal displays to pique the interest of any plantsman or woman.
Gardens for the senses
The heady scents of colourful herbaceous borders stimulate the senses and are inspirational all year. Beautifully restored grounds tell the story of the horticulture of yesteryear at castles and historic houses across the region.
North Yorkshire is a treasure trove of green spaces, perfect to inspire gardening enthusiasts old and new. A visit to a North Yorkshire garden is not only a fantastic day out but will also help you plan your perfect plot or recreate a spectacular floral display in your garden. Discover new ideas for companion planting or the perfect flowers to bring your own growing space to life.
So feast your senses on the botanical wonders on offer and wander through our many green and pleasant garden spaces.
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Food and Drink
The Food in North Yorkshire is buffet of multi-cultural culinary delights with great food firmly on the menu during your visit.
Our vibrant towns are home to many fantastic food and drink producers, retailers and venues serving local produce and international cuisine.
Whether you want to sample something scrumptious and sweet or are looking for a tasty savoury treat, you’ll find something to tempt your taste buds.
Bursting with food and flavour
North Yorkshire is a county of producers, farmers, brewers, artisans and cheesemakers. To explore the food and flavours of the county is to explore its landscape, its people and its communities. From the fish and chips of the Yorkshire coast and the ales of the dales, through to the delicious pies and pasties – each unique to the butcher and bakery who craft them.
Delicious street food and market stalls with freshly made treats are waiting to be found across North Yorkshire. Discover our award-winning food makers and local seasonal produce made from traditional recipes.
Taste the unexpected
New traditions sit alongside the old in North Yorkshire with a recent crop of new gin makers emerging across the county and pioneering vineyards finding new opportunities in the fertile and sunny fields of the Vale of York. Join a tour and see how these new flavours are being added to the taste of North Yorkshire.
There are lively, authentic Italian restaurants serving pizza and pasta for all the family to enjoy and the best places for a hot and spicy curry, a tasty Thai, a scrumptious Spanish tapas or just good old homemade pub grub – you’ll find something to suit your palate.
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Family Days Out
​North Yorkshire offers fun for all the family, old and young, from the fun of the seaside to a magical wonderland of play and exploration. Bring the kids to North Yorkshire for a memorable break where everyone can be included. Wherever you are in North Yorkshire, there are family days out just waiting to be enjoyed.
Discover the Yorkshire Coast where traditional seaside attractions and games can be enjoyed along with ice cream, rock pooling, sandcastles and paddling. A range of entertainments and festivals take place on the coast throughout the year making it a fantastic family destination all year round.
Dedicated family attractions
North Yorkshire is home to some amazing family attractions created specifically to entertain, mesmerise and educate young minds, from farm experiences where you can get hands on with a variety of adorable animals or a magical woodland where every corner reveals new wonders.
Enjoy a ride on a steam train on one of the heritage railways that weaves through the Yorkshire landscape or take to the water in a rowboat of canal barge and let the world float by.
New places to grow young minds on a family day out
Explore a cave and discover the mindboggling formations of stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years or visit the magical petrifying well where everyday objects are turned to stone in mere months.
In addition to all this, many of our museums and stately homes have created trails, experiences and demonstrations to ensure that they offer as much to younger visitors as they do adults.
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Dog Friendly
No need to leave the dog at home when you visit North Yorkshire, this is a dog-friendly holiday county, and that means they are just as welcome as you are.
Your four-legged friend is the perfect companion on your visit to the county. Take them with you as you explore and embrace the great outdoors. There are great walks from castles to abbey ruins that frame the stunning landscape before you recharge in a friendly tearoom or local pub.
Dog’s perfect holiday
Enjoy the rolling landscape of lush dales as you stretch your legs, visit the beautiful moorland, and explore the hills and peaks before heading to the rugged coastline for a bracing walk. Many stately homes, visitor attractions and tourist destinations will welcome you and your dog on your days out too.
You can enjoy a stroll on the beach and trek up a hill, all in the same afternoon if you wish.
Explore the dramatic cliff top views before heading down to enjoy the flat, sandy beaches and work up a healthy appetite.
Where you go, they go
North Yorkshire is packed with excellent pubs, restaurants and cafes that will go the extra mile for your four-legged family member – so whatever you fancy doing on your visit they can be included.
This means you can bring your beloved canine with you so you can refuel and dine out together after your vigorous walk exploring the sniffs and smells.
Enjoy home-cooked food, warm up in front of the fire and let your pup relax and recover from their exercise on your North Yorkshire break. We’ve got something for everyone, especially if you’re visiting with your dog.
So start planning your next pawfect break to North Yorkshire today.
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Art and Culture
North Yorkshire is an artistic and cultural hotbed and the birthplace of so many great artists over the years. Visit the county to learn about them and be inspired in your own artistic endeavours.
The events calendar in North Yorkshire features eclectic festivals, celebrating drama, poetry, photography and more. With some of the country’s most beautiful theatres and performance spaces. The stage is always set when you visit.
Food for the imagination
The thriving cultural scene means there is something for theatre goers, music lovers and art fans. The vibrant live performance and music scene, innovative exhibitions and galleries fascinate visitors old and young alike. From films and theatre to music and literature, there is something to satisfy all interests.
There are award-winning arts centres with immersive and engaging performances, including music, comedy and theatrical entertainment. The range of events taking place across our cities, market towns, villages and the entire county means there is always something to discover.
Creativity in our bones
Find art galleries in an array of surprising places from stately homes to quiet villages in the North York Moors, the artistic spirit of North Yorkshire comes bursting out with every opportunity.
For those with a creative leaning, making is at the heart of the arts and cultural offer in North Yorkshire, whether that is creating jewellery, weaving willow, watercolour painting and more.
North Yorkshire’s arts and culture community will not disappoint.
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