Market Town Charm
The life blood of this place; North Yorkshire's historic market towns are the perfect base for a quintessentially English weekend break. The key to their enduring charm? A classic combination of glorious countryside, elegant architecture, and delightful market squares packed with tea rooms and trinkets. When it comes to balancing urban with rural they have it nailed!
There is an X factor about these towns that we can't really explain; something that gives you a warm feeling inside, like when you smell a Sunday roast or fall asleep watching the Queen's speech on Christmas day. They are just England on toast!
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Acting as the commercial epicentres for North Yorkshire's rural communities, these market towns help to sustain the traditional way of life here. Most have been a fixture on this landscape for hundreds of years, with the earliest of market charters granted in the 12th Century. Although some don't hold regular markets or fairs anymore, the majority still play host to farmer's markets and the like every week. There are a host of market towns scattered across the North Yorkshire landscape, each one with it's own unique charm, but to keep things simple we've focused on just a select few;
Helmsley: an impossibly pretty town combining timeless elegance with urban style. One of GW's favourite places...
Stokesley: a handsome Georgian and Regency delight, resting in the shadow of Roseberry Topping and just a stone's throw from the North York Moors.
Yarm: an historic little gem perched precariously on the banks of the River Tees, with picture postcard good looks and a vibrant nighlife. Although Yarm is just outside North Yorkshire, it's so darn gorgeous we had to include it.
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Our featured market towns feature some gorgeous luxury Yorkshire hotels. From a stunning boutique hotel to comfortable country houses, you're sure to find accommodation which suits you. Take a look at our pick of the best by clicking on the accommodation link on this page. Book online with us to receive your exclusive location mini-guide and luxury postcards.
Fancy quad biking over the Moors or arranging a walking break? Our concierge is on hand to help you plan any extras. Contact us at concierge@gorgeousweekend.com
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