Yorkshire Travel Guide - Towns and Villages

A large market town, billing itself as 'The heart of the Yorkshire wolds'. Market Weighton makes much of its most famous native, William 'Giant' Bradley. Bradley was born in 1787 and grew to 7'9" in height. He made a living exhibiting himself at fairs around the country.
Market Weighton, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Birthplace of William 'Giant' Bradley
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Middleham is a small town near Leyburn, with wonderful historic interest. Above the village rises the ruin of mighty Middleham Castle, 12th-century stronghold of the Neville family. The castle keep and walls still stand to a good height and there are displays on Richard III's link to the town, and an exhibit on the Middleton Jewel, discovered near the castle.
Middleham, Yorkshire, England

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An attractive village in Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Muker dates to the era of Norse settlement in northern England. The church was of medieval origins but was substantially rebuilt in 1580. The village is a popular starting point for walks around Swaledale and across the northern dales of the national park.
Muker, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: St Mary's 16th century church
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A market town situated in North Yorkshire between the Yorkshire Dales and Moors, Northallerton was the county town of the North Riding. There was probably a Roman settlement here, for Roman artefacts have been found nearby, but the town itself was founded in the Saxon era, and later gained a royal charter as a market town.
Northallerton, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: All Saints church, with Saxon stonework
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Osmotherley is a very attractive village on the western fringe of the North York Moors, set in the Hambleton Hills. John Wesley preached here on several occasions, and Osmotherley is home to the oldest Methodist chapel in the world, built in 1754.
Osmotherley, Yorkshire, England

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Pateley Bridge is an attractive market town in Nidderdale, in the northern Yorkshire Dales. The Nidderdale Museum, located in a former workhouse, tells the story of Pateley Bridge's history as a centre for lead mining. The town is also home to a popular annual agricultural show called the Nidderdale Festival.
Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England

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A bustling market town on the southern fringe of the North York Moors, dominated by the remains of an 11th-century castle begun by William the Conqueror. Pickering acts as the southern terminus of a steam railway which runs north to Grosmont.
Pickering, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: 11th century Pickering Castle
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A market town in west Yorkshire, Pontefract is noted as the location of imposing Pontefract Castle, where Richard II met his untimely end, probably murdered, in 1399. The remains of the castle are still imposing, but little remains of the Cluniac priory, founded in 1090. Remains of a Neolithic henge monument was recently discovered just outside Pontefract at Ferrybridge.
Pontefract, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: 11th century Pontefract Castle
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A small village on the Yorkshire coast north of Scarborough and close to Robin Hood's Bay. Ravenscar was the site of a Roman signal station. The Raven Hall Hotel was once owned by Dr Francis Willis, doctor to King George III. The king may have stayed here during his treatment.
Ravenscar, Yorkshire, England

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Richmond is an attractive market town on the River Swale. The impressive ruins of Richmond Castle rise above the town, and look down on the market square, where you will find the Green Howards regimental museum.
Richmond, Yorkshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: 11th century Richmond Castle
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