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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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Stokesley & Great Ayton

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Helmsley

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

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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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Knaresborough

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

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Kirkbymoorside

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

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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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Moors

Goathland and Grosmont

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

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Bridlington

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Three Peaks Villages

Nestled between the Three Peaks are beautiful villages offering places to rest and grab a bite to…

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Thirsk

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

Filey

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Moors

Osmotherley

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

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Danby

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

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Harrogate

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

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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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