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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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Selby

The historic market town of Selby is home to the stunning Abbey and so much more.

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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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Whitby

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

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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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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

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

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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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Northallerton

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

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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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Wolds Villages

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

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Ripon

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

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

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Helmsley

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

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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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Boroughbridge

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

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Ravenscar

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

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