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Places to visit in Yorkshire

Indie shopping, great nights out, accessible countryside and sourdough galore in your new favourite city.

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Plan a wheelchair-accessible break in North Yorkshire and explore some of the most beautiful places in the England.

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Two women in a Walled Garden, one using a wheelchair

Discover ancient history, ghost tours, Yorkshire puddings and sunset cruises on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in York.

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Shopping street just after a rain shower. Historic buildings line the street and shoppers walk between them. A sky with cloud is overhead.

A weird and wonderful day trip to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby

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Woman walking along a coastal path towards a ruined abbey

Beautiful beaches, sensational seafood and wonderful walks. Discover the best things to do in East Yorkshire

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Two men eat lobster in a restaurant with a harbour view

Combine cheap eats and opera with shopping and art on eclectic city break in Leeds.

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A majestic shopping arcade with ornate domed glass ceiling.

Walks, waterfalls and wonderful pubs: get back to nature with these places to visit in the North York Moors National Park.

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Two female friends in the central nave of a ruined abbey in the sunshine

Cosy gastro pubs, York’s chocolate scene and artisan gins: these are the top foodie places to visit in North Yorkshire.

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Talbot Yard Food Court

Follow in Vikings’ footsteps, shop for treasures in the Shambles and scoff incredible street food: these are the best things to do in York.

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A man and a woman walk down a cobbled street holding hands

With its spas, fine-dining and shopping, Harrogate makes one of the best romantic breaks in England.

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Couple wearing white bathrobes relaxing in the spa

From Yorkshire Dales walks to quirky shopping and Michelin-starred suppers, this five-day itinerary showcases the best of the Yorkshire Dales

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Cyclist riding on road through green dales

From wild swims and sculpture trails to the real-life Emmerdale – explore amazing attractions in West Yorkshire on this three-day trip

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City Park in Bradford

In the spotlight: 2025 UK City of Culture

Literary legends, world-famous art and big bands in a small village.

 

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DJs at a silent disco at Bradford Cathedral

Explore more regions in England

Tick off historic icons, glamp next to lions, indulge at seaside restaurants and seek out some of England’s best fizz.

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Girl looking down a countryside road to a village below

This slice of England is home to some of the country’s most beautiful seaside locations, but its charm doesn’t stop at the shore.

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The harbour of Saint Michaels Mount in Cornwall

Explore swanky coastal towns, historical cities, royal estates and a vast maze of waterways teeming with wildlife in the East of England.

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A pretty village square with cobbled streets at dusk

Home to larger than life characters, landscapes, and nightlife, this northern region is loud, proud and always has a surprise up its sleeve.

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Location: Lake District

Claife viewing station on the western shore of Lake Windermere.

From scene-stealing castles to unspoilt countryside, some of the country’s finest hidden gems are found up north.

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Two friends visiting an old art deco seaside building.

Scale limestone peaks, follow in the footsteps of literary heroes and fill up on award-winning street food in this eclectic area of England.

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A woman walks across a wooden bridge with a field with cows beyond

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