North Yorkshire, Ceremonial county in Northern England
North Yorkshire extends over 8,654 square kilometers of territory, encompassing two national parks, the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales, along with coastal regions.
The Local Government Act of 1972 established North Yorkshire in 1974, incorporating sections of the former North Riding, West Riding, and East Riding territories.
The region maintains Yorkshire Day celebrations each August 1st with events across cities and towns, reflecting the enduring traditions of England's largest county.
The central administrative hub of Northallerton connects to major settlements through rail services operated by London North Eastern Railway and Northern Rail networks.
North Yorkshire contains 40% of England's designated moorland, forming protected landscapes that support specific plant species and traditional sheep farming methods.
Location: North East England
Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
Inception: 1974
Capital city: Northallerton
Part of: Yorkshire
Shares border with: County Durham, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
GPS coordinates: 54.10000,-1.35000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:10
Castle Howard
29.1 km
York Minster
23.3 km
HM Prison Wakefield
47.6 km
The Manor House
27.5 km
Harewood House
25.4 km
Humber Bridge
73.5 km
Turf Moor
67.3 km
Whitby Abbey
64.7 km
The Shambles
23.6 km
RAF Fylingdales
53 km
Pendle Hill
67.2 km
York Castle
23.9 km
Shibden Hall
52.4 km
National Railway Museum
22.7 km
HM Prison Full Sutton
34.2 km
Bolton Abbey
37.5 km
Malham Cove
52.9 km
Pontefract Castle
45.1 km
Ribblehead Viaduct
67.6 km
Roseberry Topping
47.8 km
York city walls
23.9 km
Flamingo Land Resort
37.4 km
Carlton Towers
48.9 km
Temple Newsam
35.9 km
Rise Hall
77 km
Rievaulx Abbey
23.2 km
Otley Run
34.5 km
Pen-y-ghent
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