Leisure, tourism and culture

Active North Yorkshire and other leisure facilities

Find out all about our Active North Yorkshire leisure venues in the Harrogate, Knaresborough, Richmond, Ripon, Selby and Tadcaster areas and other leisure facilities across the county.

Visitor information for North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire is England’s largest county and the most rural with spectacular landscapes from the Yorkshire Dales to the North York Moors to our stunning coastline.

Libraries

Information about all the libraries in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire Archives

The county record office and archives collects, preserves and makes available historic and current records for the study of North Yorkshire.

Museums and galleries

Find out about museums and galleries and North Yorkshire.

Beaches

Discover beach locations, hire beach chalets plus beach and cliff safety.

Parks, play areas and woodlands

Find out about the parks, play areas and woodlands in North Yorkshire, including their locations and facilities.

Markets

Find out about markets in North Yorkshire, including their locations and operating days.

Allotments

Details about allotments in North Yorkshire including locations and how to apply.

Events

Find out about events in North Yorkshire and planning events.

Exercise and activity groups

Find out about walking groups, weight loss groups and exercise schemes.

Walking, cycling and horse riding route

Information about walking, horse riding and cycling routes in North Yorkshire.

Plants for sale

Find out about our plants, pots and compost sales at our horticultural nursery in Harrogate.

Free public Wi-Fi

Free public Wi-Fi is available in 20 market towns across North Yorkshire.

Games in parks

The whole family can get involved in games and activities at our parks, from crazy golf to dragon boats there is something for everyone.

Public toilets

Find public toilets in North Yorkshire.

Changing Places

Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.

Skateparks

Find out more about skateparks across the county.

Leisure, tourism and culture

Services List

A to Z of council services