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Things to Do in North Yorkshire

Combining beautiful sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and bustling market towns, there’s a wealth of things to do in North Yorkshire to suit all tastes. Home to beautiful scenery, explore the county’s riverscape or if you’re something of a thrill seeker, test those nerves of steel with an adrenaline-fuelled adventure. Whether you’re looking to mark a milestone occasion in style or just want to explore somewhere new, you won’t be stuck wondering what to do in North Yorkshire.

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Whitby

23 Things to Do in Whitby

Looking at the picturesque town of Whitby, in North Yorkshire, it's hard to see how it could possibly have a connection to Bram Stoker's Dracula. It was here, however, that the writer found inspiration for his famous work of fiction, and visitors to the town still often ask for directions to the anti-hero's grave - which, of course, doesn't actually exist!

Olivia Spindlow

5 Oct 2021

Harrogate

18 Things to Do in Harrogate

It was voted the happiest place to live in Great Britain from 2013- 2015, and while it may have lost that title (currently held by St Ives, in Cornwall) in recent years, Harrogate, in Yorkshire, is still one of the country's most popular places to visit.

Georgia Thwaites

5 Oct 2021

Scarborough

25 Things to Do in Scarborough

Billing itself as Britain's original seaside resort, it's hard to believe that Scarborough, in North Yorkshire, has been a holiday location since the 17th century.

Olivia Spindlow

30 Sept 2021

York

45 Things to Do in York

York is an inviting city, appealing to visitors with its beauty and charm, as well as its wide range of exciting (and sometimes a tad gruesome) activities and attractions. Its chequered history is well expressed in its many museums and cultural pursuits, and the estimated seven million people who visit each year come to soak up the city’s fascinating past at attractions such as York Minster and The Shambles. 

Georgia Thwaites

20 Sept 2021

Skipton

38 Things to Do in Skipton

The ‘Gateway to the Dales’, Skipton is set in a seriously stunning location, with incredible natural features like Malham Cove and Gordale Scar within a short drive of the town.

Olivia Spindlow

12 Oct 2021

Knaresborough

30 Things to Do in Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a spa and market town in North Yorkshire, England. First mentioned in the Domesday Book (circa 1085), this town on the banks of the River Nidd has a great deal to offer visitors.

Olivia Spindlow

12 Oct 2021

Filey

40 Things to Do in Filey

Filey is a small seaside town in the East Riding region of North Yorkshire and close to the much larger town of Scarborough. Originally Filey was a fishing village and had been for many, many centuries. The traditional local fishing boats are called cobles and the primary catch was sea trout.

Georgia Thwaites

12 Oct 2021


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