Your North Yorkshire July 2024

We look at how our stunning landscapes are being witnessed in perhaps the best way possible with the growing popularity of walking groups. We also look at how tourism is benefiting the county's economy, the latest guide to what's on this month and provide an Olympic-themed look back through the archives. There's also the chance to win a stay at one of the North's leading restaurants, The Star Inn at Harome.

Visitors from across world bring £4 billion boost to economy

New figures released today have revealed that tourism contributed more than £4 billion to North Yorkshire’s visitor economy last year, attracting in excess of 31 million people to sample the delights of the county.

Walking groups make strides in promoting physical and mental health

The views are often spectacular and have seen visitors travel from across the world to witness the stunning locations that North Yorkshire has to offer.

New sport and active well-being service for North Yorkshire

A new sport and active well-being service will be launched in September when Selby and Tadcaster’s leisure centres become the first to move under the banner of the newly formed Active North Yorkshire.

Littering hotspots targeted with summer clean-up campaign

Communities across North Yorkshire are being given more support to tackle the blight of litter in a new summer campaign aimed at cleaning up some of the county’s most popular destinations.

New £20 million plan for Scarborough to be sent to the Government

A £20 million development plan for Scarborough, shaped by residents, businesses and community organisations, is to set to be sent to the Government in the next few weeks.

The Skipton Town Hall team, including staff and volunteers, celebrates Craven Museum's selection as a finalist for Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2024. Photo credit: Stephen Garnett.

Craven Museum named as finalist of Art Fund's Museum of the Year 2024

Craven Museum at Skipton Town Hall has won £15,000 as one of five finalists for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024.

Three people in Harrogate library with devices

Hundreds of people to get digital devices after Reboot scheme donation

Hundreds of people who do not have access to digital devices will benefit after a company donated a large number of tablet computers to our scheme.

News in brief - learn about the reopening of Alpamare Waterpark

Learn about the reopening of Alpamare Waterpark, free holiday activities for children this summer, the free music festival that attracted hundreds of visitors and more from around North Yorkshire.

Cost-of-living support to help people cope with financial pressures

Households across North Yorkshire are being given more support to help them cope with the cost of living crisis, with a coordinated response highlighting the range of options available.

What’s on in July

The summer may not have lived up to expectations for the often rainy and overcast weather, but that shouldn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm for the wealth of events that are being staged in North Yorkshire.