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Discover the breadth of landscape and character to be found in England's largest county.

North Yorkshire is home to some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the UK and we cannot wait to share every surprising and astounding treasure with you when you visit.

This vast and varied county features dramatic landscapes of high hills and sweeping valleys, far-reaching patchwork fields and an intricate coast filled with coastal communities and sea views.

There’s a North Yorkshire for everyone with bustling towns, remote fells, dense forests and wide-open beaches.

The Dales will surprise you. Appearing sparse at first sight, when you delve beneath the surface you will find busy market towns, creative zeal and incredible produce.  Each of these stunning valleys has its own character and landscape, expressed through wonderful local traditions and events.

The Heart of Yorkshire is a corridor of activity, with a collection of large and lively towns, and the magnificent cathedral city of Ripon.  The Victorian highstreets have a sometimes Dickensian aesthetic, and rest under far reaching skies thanks to the gentle landscape of the Vale of York.

The Moors contains more than you might think, from the Yorkshire Wolds in the south where the terrain rolls and dips to the high and romantic heather moorland in the north. In between you will find foodie havens, incredible views and landscapes and breathtaking history, from magnificent stately homes to one of Britain's most famous steam railways.

The North Yorkshire Coast is a mix of lively seaside towns and pretty coastal villages that offers a variety of places to stay, mouth-watering places to eat and drink as well as lots of things to explore. From relaxing walks to adrenaline-filled water sports, you will find something to make you smile.

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Boats lining Coble Landing in Filey
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Filey

A flowing stream runs between grassed banks with white hand rails and wooden footbridge across. Stone cottages line the road above with evergreen trees behind.
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Moors Villages

Viewing Whitby from the calm sea, two stone piers a pink cloudy sky the Abbey and church on the headland over looking red roof-topped houses.
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Whitby

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

Rolling grassy fields with a fence in the foreground leading to patches of trees grazing cows and small hamlet with sunrise on the distant horizon.
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Wolds Villages

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

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.
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Pickering

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

The evening sun casts upon the leaves of a tall tree, wooden benches and war memorial with four step. a man sits on a bench and young family walks past stone cottages covered in ivy on street ahead.
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Masham

The home of beer in the Yorkshire Dales

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

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

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
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Three Peaks Villages

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

Viewing above the mouth of Staithes beck and footbridge towards the sea with whitewash and stone built houses with tiled roof tops nestled into the land either side.
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Staithes

Staithes is a picturesque base for exploring the coast providing unrivalled views and timeless…

Person sitting on a bench next to a wooden signpost for The Cleveland Way to the left and Ravenscar to the right. Looking out up the green fields of the Yorkshire coastline and Ravenscar beach in the distance.
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Ravenscar

One of the most intriguing coastal villages on the Yorkshire Coast, offering dramatic clifftop…

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.
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Scarborough

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

The Duke of Wellington Pub in Danby
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Danby

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

Boroughbridge high street early in the morning
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Boroughbridge

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

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Kirkbymoorside

Kirkbymoorside is a haven for art and antique enthusiasts, drawing collectors to its galleries,…

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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

Pateley Bridge on the banks of the River Nidd has a thriving high street with delicious food from…

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…

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