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At the heart of the region lies York, one of the great cities of the medieval world. Still encircled by its ancient walls, the city is dominated by the soaring pinnacles of York Minster, the finest Gothic church in northern Europe. From narrow streets, lively with chic cafes and specialists shops, to trips on its tree-lined river, York is a treasure house for visitors with a superb choice of museums and galleries.

York may be the most famous but it is only one among our wealth of historic towns. Enjoy the Georgian charm of Beverley and Howden. Stroll the elegant spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. Visit Selby, with its massive abbey and Ripon with its fine cathedral and busy market square.

The drama of history has not passed us by and some of the region's historic towns are still guarded by ancient castles, including Richmond in beautiful Swaledale, Knaresborough, high above its spectacular gorge, Pontefract, where Richard II was done to death and Skipton, market town of the Dales.

How can we fit in more than a sample of the region's traditional country towns? Bustling with local life, they include Wetherby, Thirsk in "Herriot Country", Great Driffield, "capital of the Wolds", Northallerton, in its broad green vale and Malton, the gateway to Ryedale.

In dynamic contrast, enjoy the big city buzz of vibrant modern centres such as Leeds, Hull, Bradford, Sheffield and Doncaster. Shopping, leisure, arts, eating out - the choice is yours.

The region is proud of its industrial heritage which has brought vibrant new life to our working towns. Enjoy the stunning waterfront renaissance in Leeds and Hull.

Find northern tradition alive and kicking in little Pennine towns such as Hebden Bridge and Marsden.

The region is of course celebrated for its textiles and the wealth of the Victorian era can still be seen in the superb architecture of towns such as Halifax and Huddersfield, fine bases for exploring the beautiful Pennine Hill country.

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