Pictures of North Yorkshire
About North Yorkshire
The picturesque County of Yorkshire is among the largest in England and is divided into four parts - North, South, East and West Yorkshire. The city of York, famed for its historic Roman Walls and its charming medieval streets is home to the famous 'York Minster Cathedral', a fine example of medieval architecture dating back to the Roman Era which boasts one of the finest collections of stained glass in existence. The Yorkshire Dales is an area of outstanding beauty, with a large part being designated as one of England and Wales' protected national parks. Local attractions include 'Bolton Castle', a magnificent medieval fortress built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope. 'North Yorkshire Moors Railway', a preserved steam railway running 18 miles through the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.
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 | In 1587, Queen Elizabeth II granted a charter to this lively little village and in the 20th-century Askrigg claimed its place in history as the setting for the T.V. series based on the James Herriot stories of a vet's life in the Yorkshire Dales... Information | Pictures (9) | Hotels |
 | The ground rises sharply as you head towards this high upland village which is dominated by what are renowned as the prettiest falls in Yorkshire.
It is also famous for the..... Information | Pictures (46) | Hotels |
 | This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck... Information | Pictures (8) | Hotels |
 | The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?.. Information | Pictures (61) | Hotels |
 | Situated in the heart of the Tees valley, the picturesque town of Yarm has a long and interesting history. It was also highlighted on BBC Breakfast television on Friday 19 January..... Information | Pictures (7) | Hotels |
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 | Hidden in the exquisite countryside of the lower regions of the Dales, Crakehall Water Mill must be one of the most photographed..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | They say first impressions count and they do, for looking at the beautiful facade of Fairfax House, designed by John Carr, noted..... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |
 | The remains of this once fine castle built by Sir Bertram de Bulmar, Sheriff of Yorkshire in the 12th century and subsequently..... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |
 | The idyllic ruins of St.Mary's Abbey form an eye-catching centrepiece in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens. These..... Information | Pictures (19) | Hotels |
 | This is one of the most magnificent cathedral's in Europe, if not the world. It's sheer size and beauty leaves the visitor..... Information | Pictures (238) | Hotels |
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