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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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Dales

Three Peaks Villages

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

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Reeth & Swaledale

The pretty Yorkshire Dales village of Reeth is set around a spacious green and is the perfect place…

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Moors

Wolds Villages

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

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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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Moors

Kirkbymoorside

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

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Sherburn-in-Elmet

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

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Coast

Sandsend

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

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Coast

Staithes

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

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Knaresborough

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

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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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Dales

Skipton

Discover Skipton where tradition and hospitality come together all year round to welcome visitors…

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Moors

Danby

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

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Thirsk

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

Malton

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

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Coast

Runswick Bay

Clinging to the cliffs at the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast is the charming village of…

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