Things to Do in North Yorkshire

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.