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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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Bird's eye view of Bridlington, a bright blue sky and sun shining over a large white building over a sandy beach with sea lapping against the sea wall.

Bridlington

Pilot looks out of small white plane on runway between mown grass, wheat field and orange wind flag pole against bright blue clear sky.
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Sherburn-in-Elmet

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

A woman walks her dog along a sunny shopping street in Harrogate. The trees either side of her give dappled shade, and in the distance people are sitting at outdoor tables of cafes.
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Harrogate

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

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Ripon

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

Rock pools and cream and pale blue ice-cream van parked on slipway with stone buildings perched on sea walls - one painted white named The Bay Hotel is reflected in the water. To the right are brown cliffs with grass and trees above.
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Robin Hood's Bay

Probably one of the most photographed and instantly recognisable locations in North Yorkshire,…

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
Moors

Danby

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

The cobbled streets of Grassington and the welcome sign
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Grassington & Upper Wharfedale

Grassington is the vibrant heart of Upper Wharfedale, surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic…

Cows overlooking the town of Kirkbymoorside
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Kirkbymoorside

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

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Malton

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

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Ravenscar

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

The Worsley Arms Pub in Hovingham
Moors

Howardian Villages

Charming settlements across the Howardian Hills in the heart of North Yorkshire, offering a mix of…

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…

Boats lining Coble Landing in Filey
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Filey

Easingwold town centre
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Easingwold

A charming market town, perfectly situated with a rich history and a warm, welcoming feel.

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…

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A woman looks out over the Yorkshire Dales