Skipton is a picturesque village and gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Whether it's the idyllic rural location, reasonably-priced country pubs or its warm Yorkshire charm, Skipton has gained recognition as the best, happiest, and even most courteous, place to live in the UK. In Skipton, you'll find clusters of stone cottages, a bunting-strung high street of artisan shops, and the serene Leeds and Liverpool Canal which leads up into the woodland to one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in England.

The seaside town of Whitby is known as 'the jewel in the crown of the North Yorkshire Coast', characterised by its historic fishing port, sandy beaches and the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey that overlook the town.

Dubbed the 'foodie capital of Yorkshire', Malton is a market town of breweries, local festivals and artisanal makers. The town was a favourite spot of Dickens, and the cold stone buildings and swirling Yorkshire mist are said to have inspired his Christmas Carol.