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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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Three stone, tiled roofed houses stand before grassed area. Parked up outside are two red cars and a green utility terrain vehicle. An 'old-style' red phone box and parasols with picnic benches line the front.
Moors

Osmotherley

The handsome village of Osmotherley sits on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park…

Thirsk Market Clock Spire with red traffic light, black round planters and bollards lining the cobbled square. Behind are red brick buildings and a blue cloudy sky
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Thirsk

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

An old stone farm building surrounding by fencing looks out across moorland to the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the distance below white clouds in a blue sky
Dales

Three Peaks Villages

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

Rural landscape with sheep and Goathland in the background
Moors

Goathland and Grosmont

In the heart of the moors, with beautiful stone cottages and scenic views.

Looking down across a patchwork of green fields with hedges and trees. On the horizon the sun is breaking through grey clouds in the sky.
Dales

Reeth & Swaledale

The pretty Yorkshire Dales village of Reeth is set around a spacious green and is the perfect place…

Lush green trees of differing shades give distant view of red roof tops of Pickering town with church spire on horizon before light blue cloudy skies.
Moors

Pickering

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

Hutton le Hole
Moors

Moors Villages

A woman walks her dog along a sunny shopping street in Harrogate. The trees either side of her give dappled shade, and in the distance people are sitting at outdoor tables of cafes.
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Harrogate

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

Looking out to sea at the horizon at Saltburn-by-the-sea's pier leading from wooden cream and deep red huts.
Coast

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Saltburn-by-the-Sea offers a unique blend of stunning coastline, Victorian heritage and a relaxed…

Looking upon a stone church with arched doorway and gothic arched windows above. Pink and white flowers in foreground and parked cars.
Moors

Malton

Malton boasts a charming Market Place filled with independent retailers offering an eclectic mix of…

The Beck which flows through Bedale
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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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Ripon

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

View of Scarborough's South bay sand and sea with tree filled castle headland sweeping around to the right with the castle perched on top. and red roofed houses below under clear blue sky.
Coast

Scarborough

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

Easingwold town centre
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Easingwold

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

Looking across a canal in Skipton with an amount of canal boats moored on calm ripping water.
Dales

Skipton

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

Viewing south along Sandsend beach from grassed bank sloping down to sandy beach and sea lapping shore under a clear blue sky. Whitby can be seen on the horizon at the far end of beach
Coast

Sandsend

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

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