Things to Do in Knaresborough: Castle, Viaduct, Boats and More
The best things to do in Knaresborough, near Harrogate: the castle and viaduct view, rowing on the Nidd, Mother Shipton’s Cave, the Wednesday market and a good coffee.
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Where to Eat in Harrogate: Restaurants, Pubs and Bars I Actually Go To
My honest guide to where to eat in Harrogate: my favourite bar, the best Thai, a vegan-friendly taco spot, craft beer and pizza, and the Wetherspoon worth seeing.
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Abbeys in Yorkshire: 10 Ruins Worth the Trip (From a Local)
The best abbeys in Yorkshire, from Fountains, Jervaulx, Easby and Whitby to Rievaulx, Bolton Priory, Byland and more, with prices, tips and what’s free.
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12 Best Things to Do in Whitby, England (Abbey, Steps and Dracula)
The best things to do in Whitby: the 199 steps and Whitby Abbey, Captain Cook’s house, fish and chips, Whitby jet, the beach to Sandsend, the steam railway and more.
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10 Best Things to Do in Scarborough, England
The best things to do in Scarborough: the castle, South Bay and North Bay, the Victorian cliff tramway, Peasholm Park’s naval battle, the Rotunda Museum and more.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway: A First-Timer’s Guide (2026–27)
A first-timer’s guide to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway: the route from Pickering to Whitby, tickets and prices, which trains reach Whitby, winter and Santa trains, and how to get there.
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Castles in Yorkshire: 10 Worth Visiting (and One That Isn’t a Castle)
The best castles in Yorkshire, from Richmond, Knaresborough, Middleham and Bolton Castle to Skipton, Clifford’s Tower and Scarborough, plus why Castle Howard isn’t really a castle.
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Where to Stay in the North York Moors: Best Towns and Hotels
Where to stay in the North York Moors: the best bases (Pickering, Helmsley, Goathland, Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay) and a hand-picked hotel or inn in each.
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Yorkshire Dales in Winter: A Local’s Guide (2026–27)
The Yorkshire Dales in winter, from someone who lives there: icy roads, cosy pubs, what’s open and closed in 2026–27, Christmas markets and dark skies.
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York in Winter: What’s On and What to Do (2026–27)
York in winter, from the Christmas market and a city-centre ice rink to the Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival, panto, the Ice Trail and the JORVIK Viking Festival.
