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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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Pickering

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

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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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Knaresborough

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

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Scarborough

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

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Bridlington

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Malton

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

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Harrogate

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

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Richmond

Richmond is one of the most attractive towns in the UK thanks to its riverside location and…

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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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Northallerton

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

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Danby

A picturesque moors villages with open grassed areas where sheep freely roam.

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Whitby

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

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Stokesley & Great Ayton

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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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Sandsend

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

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Helmsley

A beautiful historic town set around its pretty market place, Helmsley is somewhere everyone should…

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