Whitby is a popular spot for staycations.Whitby is a popular spot for staycations.
Whitby is a popular spot for staycations.

The best places to go for a staycation in Yorkshire - from a city break in York to the ancient town of Skipton

Take our virtual tour around Yorkshire’s most popular staycation destinations.

With more than 40 cities and seaside resorts, Yorkshire is popular with tourists and locals who would like to take a trip away with the family.

The cities are populated with many historical castles built during the Norman-Breton period, some being English Heritage sites and are popular tourist attractions.

The Yorkshire Coast is famous worldwide and stretches from the Tees estuary to the Humber estuary on the east coast of England. The coastal settlements are popular staycation spots for a getaway.

We have put together a list of Yorkshire’s most popular holiday destinations you can visit with the family during the half term.

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