Helmsley
Helmsley is a quaint village full of history and character situated on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. This picturesque market town offers a weekly market on Fridays is home to impressive sites such as the medieval ruins of Helmsley Castle as well as the nearby Walled Garden and the picture-perfect Duncombe. Helmsley is ideally located amidst the unbeatable backdrop of the North York Moors countryside, perfect for those looking to explore the national park.
Ripon
Located on the eastern boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Ripon is one of the oldest cities in the country, yet it looks and feels like a market town. Offering several markets throughout the year, Ripon is also home to a spectacular cathedral and is close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Fountains Abbey, one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in the whole country, and Studley Royal Water Garden. It that’s not enough, visitors often flock to Ripon Racecourse to catch a glimpse of what is affectionately known as “The Garden Racecourse” thanks to its pristine lawns, trees, and flowerbeds.
Richmond
The historic riverside market town of Richmond is known as the northern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and boasts one of the largest cobbled market squares in the country. Full of independent shops and historic buildings including the 11th-century Richmond Castle overlooking the River Swale. This charming town offers daily and weekly markets alongside a wide range of local pubs and tea rooms where you can enjoy a proper Yorkshire brew.
Pickering
On the southern edge of the North York Moors, you’ll find Pickering, a quaint market town full of independent shops and cosy tea rooms as well as a weekly market with locally produced offerings galore. Pickering is home to the southern terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway where you can head north towards Grosmont and Whitby or opt to indulge in a tempting afternoon tea experience in one of the station tea rooms.
Malton
Known affectionately as the “food capital of Yorkshire”, Malton is a charming market town in North Yorkshire, nestled between York and Scarborough. Visitors and locals alike flock to the monthly and weekly outdoor market to sample and purchase some of the finest local offerings. Full of independent shops, artisan producers, and boasting convenient access to major attractions within North Yorkshire and the nearby North York Moors, Malton is the place to be for foodies and those looking to explore the Yorkshire countryside.
Skipton
The historical market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire is known as the “Gateway to the Dales”. Featuring a 4-day-a-week street market along the High Street, Skipton is an excellent choice for those looking to experience a traditional Yorkshire market. The town is also home to fascinating medieval architecture and tells of its rich history through the ruins of Bolton Abbey. There is also the incredibly well-preserved, more-than-900-year-old Skipton Castle to be uncovered with its gorgeous grounds, dungeons, and panoramic views from the watchtower.
Hawes
Amid the scenic landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, you might stumble upon the highest market town in the Dales, Hawes. Hosting a bustling weekly market alongside the Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes is ideal for discovering more about the county and its signature produce. The Dales Countryside Museum tells the story of the people who came before while the iconic Wensleydale Creamery offers a real taste of Yorkshire.
Grassington
In the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Grassington sits with its cobbled streets and lively markets, surrounded by natural beauty along the River Wharfe. This picturesque market town is an ideal base to explore the Dales and attracts visitors from across the county thanks to its selection of local shops, pubs, and tea rooms serving a proper Yorkshire brew.
Thirsk
Known for its racecourse and historic market square, Thirsk offers a serene escape where you can experience a traditional Yorkshire market while being nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. Loved by many as the home of James Herriot, Thirsk is well known for being the picture-perfect village featured in popular TV series, All Creatures Great and Small. Perhaps less popular among tourists than other market towns, Thirsk offers vast expanses of open land, ideal for anyone looking to take to the Great Outdoors of North Yorkshire.
Middleham
Situated in Wensleydale in the sprawling Yorkshire Dales, Middleham is a historical market town with a deep royal connection. As the childhood home of King Richard III, Middleham Castle offers visitors of today a taste of medieval life and architecture while the town’s long history of racehorse training attracts equestrian enthusiast from far and wide. The town of today is home to two bustling market squares and while it may no longer host markets, Middleham is a stone’s throw from popular sites including Forbidden Corner and Jervaulx Abbey. What’s more, the nearby town of Leyburn is where you’ll find a buzzing weekly market every Friday.
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