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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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Sherburn-in-Elmet

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

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Thirsk

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

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Osmotherley

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

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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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Sandsend

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

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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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Wolds Villages

Escape to the Yorkshire Wolds, where nature's beauty and tranquillity await. With gently rolling…

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Runswick Bay

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

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Northallerton

Northallerton's rich heritage is reflected in its stunning architecture and bustling high street.…

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Whitby

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

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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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Bedale

A small market town in the heart of North Yorkshire and is where Bedale Beck flows from the eastern…

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Knaresborough

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

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea

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

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Stokesley & Great Ayton

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