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The largest county in England is famed for its great character and richness of land and history.
Blessed with acres of unspoilt countryside in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, even the major cities have an unusually open feel. Nidderdale and the Howardian Hills are designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
With a history that stretches back to Roman occupation and the Viking kingdom of Jorvik there is plenty to discover in Yorkshire. Historic buildings such as York Minister and the Fountains Abbey are just two of the many attractions on offer.