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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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Scarborough

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

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Hawes & Wensleydale

An intricate market town in the upper reaches of Wensleydale where a treasure trove of independent…

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Grassington & Upper Wharfedale

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

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Helmsley

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

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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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Ravenscar

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

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Robin Hood's Bay

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

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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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Malton

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

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Ripon

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

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Thirsk

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

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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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Knaresborough

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

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Bridlington

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