If you’ve never been to Hambleton, you’re in for a treat! It’s not uncommon for tourists traveling to the East Coast to drive past this picturesque part of North Yorkshire without pausing to take in the sights. In our experience, Hambleton is a hidden treasure that deserves more attention.

Visiting North Yorkshire’s medieval market towns will be a memorable experience for you. Hambleton is home to a diverse range of attractions, including vibrant market towns, charming towns, ancient ruins, and rolling hills. A stroll through a classic Yorkshire market town has a certain allure, with its cobbled lanes and antique buildings coexisting peacefully alongside upscale boutiques and artisanal food producers.

Explore some charming market towns to discover in Hambleton and begin arranging your visit.

Northallerton

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Northallerton, Hambleton’s largest community, has a population of approximately 20,000 people living in this thriving and bustling market town. It is located in the Vale of Mowbray and the northern end of the York Vale. To this day, Northallerton has remained a key market town in North Yorkshire and one of North Yorkshire’s finest towns. 

Every Wednesday and Saturday, the town’s principal street is pedestrianized for the convenience of social separation during market hours.

Besides the market, it’s ideal for exploring the surrounding area. You can discover plenty of good places to eat and drink.

Stokesley

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Stokesley is an excellent market town with a smattering of remarkable Georgian and Victorian houses that serves as a gateway to the North York Moors. The River Leven and its ancient PackHorse Bridge give spectacular views of Roseberry Topping and the North York Moors from the town’s eastern edge, making it an excellent area to promenade and picnic.

Stokesley is a lively rural market town that draws commuters due to its attractive surroundings and accessible transit. Consequently, it’s earning a reputation for organizing food-related events like the renowned annual Food Week.

It has an award-winning Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of every month, which was recently named one of the “Top 20” Farmers’ Markets in the United Kingdom by the Daily Telegraph.

Bedale

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Even if you’re heading into the Dales from the A1, it’s easy to overlook Bedale, which boasts many beautiful businesses where you’re bound to find some hidden gems. With a rich history stretching back to the Norman Conquest, the town has a lot of character.

Among Bedale’s town center attractions are the Wensleydale Railway, Bedale Hall, and Big Sheep Little Cow. Future municipal efforts, such as the cross-town cycleway, Bedale Harbour, and the restoration of Leech House, will contribute to this.

The town’s main tourist attractions include the Yorkshire Day celebrations and bonfire night, and the Saturday car boot market is held on Saturday (March-October).

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Thirsk

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Thirsk doesn’t just have one weekly market; it actually has two weekly markets! Every Monday and Saturday in Thirsk, a vast selection of locally grown vegetables, candles, clothing, hardware, health products, and even computer games can be found at the market.

Thirsk is a traditional English market town with thriving retail and leisure industries as well as a growing cultural scene. The town is popular with travelers because it boasts the nationally recognized James Herriot Museum, enough parking for automobiles and buses, an excellent tourist information center, a racetrack, a movie theatre, and other arts and culture entertainment facilities.

You’ll find enough to do during a visit. The weekly markets are held in classic market squares, where you can buy anything from locally produced products to apparel and local crafts.

Easingwold

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The Georgian town of Easingwold, located just 12 miles from York, is well worth a visit. Originally located on the A19, the town was bypassed in 1994 and now thrives. Several festivals and events are conducted throughout the year at the Galtres Centre, which is a popular community center in the area.

The Hambleton District Council has been instrumental in developing a new business network for local retailers.

Easingwold has a vibrant market with local businesses’ finest local veggies, flowers, and handicrafts on Fridays. A farmer’s market is hosted in the town every third Wednesday of the month, so plan your visit accordingly!