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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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Boroughbridge

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

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Three Peaks Villages

Nestled between the Three Peaks are the beautiful villages of Ingleton, Horton-in-Ribblesdale and…

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Coast

Scarborough

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

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Coast

Whitby

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

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Moors

Howardian Villages

Charming settlements across the Howardian Hills in the heart of North Yorkshire, offering a mix of…

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Robin Hood's Bay

Probably one of the most photographed and instantly recognisable locations in North Yorkshire,…

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Bridlington

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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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Pickering

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

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Moors

Stokesley & Great Ayton

Tadcaster
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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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Coast

Runswick Bay

Clinging to the cliffs at the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast is the charming village of…

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Sandsend

Sandsend offers that tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, plus it's a great…

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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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Ripon

Ripon is a cathedral city steeped in history and home to magnificent historical buildings and…

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Knaresborough

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

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