North Yorkshire · City
York
City walls, medieval streets, the Minster and railway heritage in one of England's strongest historic city breaks.
Explore York →Historic cities, wide dales and a coast with real character
Explore one of Britain's most varied regions, from York's city walls and Harrogate's elegant streets to the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and dramatic east coast. Yorkshire works equally well for a city break, a walking weekend or a longer road trip.
One region, several different journeysYorkshire changes character quickly — and that is part of the appealAncient streets, open moorland, stone villages and fishing towns all sit within the same broad landscape.
Explore Yorkshire
Choose somewhere to begin
Use the map to explore Yorkshire's cities, towns, coast and countryside. Choose one part of the region first, then see which nearby places fit naturally into the same trip.
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Where to go in Yorkshire
Start with the part of Yorkshire that best suits the trip you want, then use the local guide to connect cities, coast, countryside and heritage nearby.
North Yorkshire · Landscape
Yorkshire Dales
Stone villages, limestone scenery, waterfalls and some of northern England's best walking country.
Explore the Yorkshire Dales →North Yorkshire · Landscape
North York Moors
Heather moorland, wooded valleys, heritage railways and a landscape that reaches almost to the coast.
Explore the North York Moors →North Yorkshire · Coast
Whitby
A harbour town of abbey ruins, steep streets and dramatic sea views on the Yorkshire coast.
Explore Whitby →North Yorkshire · Town
Harrogate
Elegant streets, gardens and spa-town character with Nidderdale and the Dales within easy reach.
Explore Harrogate →West Yorkshire · City
Leeds
A lively city of Victorian arcades, museums, food and culture with countryside surprisingly close by.
Explore Leeds →North Yorkshire · Coast
Scarborough
Two bays, castle views and classic seaside character on a dramatic stretch of coast.
Explore Scarborough →West Yorkshire · Town
Haworth & Brontë Country
Steep village streets, literary heritage and moorland landscapes above the Worth Valley.
Explore Haworth & Brontë Country →East Yorkshire · Heritage Coast
Flamborough & Bridlington
Chalk cliffs, seabirds, beaches and a traditional coastal base on the eastern edge of Yorkshire.
Explore the East Yorkshire Coast →Choose your kind of day
What is Yorkshire best for?
Dales, moors & footpathsWalking & Landscapes
Walls, abbeys & industrial storiesHistory & Heritage
Harbours, cliffs & beachesYorkshire Coast
Steam, viaducts & scenic routesRailway Journeys
Easy combinations
Places that work well together
Yorkshire is a large region, so the best trips stay within one area rather than trying to join opposite sides of the county in a day.
York, Harrogate & Knaresborough
A strong city-and-town combination with history, gardens and riverside character.
- York for walls, Minster and museums
- Harrogate for elegant streets and gardens
- Knaresborough for river views and a smaller final stop
Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay & the Moors
One of Yorkshire's strongest coast-and-countryside combinations.
- Whitby for harbour and abbey
- Robin Hood's Bay for village character
- North York Moors for a scenic inland route
Hawes, Wensleydale & Aysgarth
A classic Dales route combining a market town, valley scenery and waterfalls.
- Hawes for shops and Dales atmosphere
- Wensleydale for stone villages and open views
- Aysgarth Falls for an easy landscape stop
Choose one Yorkshire for the day
Yorkshire is too large to treat as one compact destination. A day in York, a Dales walking trip and a Whitby coast day are very different experiences. Pick one area first and give it enough time.
For a dayStay within one city, valley, moorland area or stretch of coast.
For a weekendUse a city or market town as a base and explore outward.
For walkingAllow extra time for rural roads, parking and changing weather.
By railYork, Leeds, Harrogate, Scarborough and several heritage areas are easy to reach by train.
When you know where you are going
Stay · Do · Explore
Once you have chosen a part of Yorkshire, the local guide will help you turn it into a complete trip.
Keep exploring
Go beyond Yorkshire
The Peak District, North East England and the Lake District are all natural additions to a longer northern journey.