Pickering in 15 photos - the gateway to the North York Moors

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 17th Jul 2019, 13:21 BST

Updated 17th Jul 2019, 14:21 BST

It is the ancient market town which sits on the border of the North York Moors National Park.

Full of independent shops, historic and natural attractions these photos by Gary Longbottom showcase it is well worth a visit. READ MORE: 26 stunning pictures of Yorkshire that prove it's a great place to live

PICS: Gary Longbottom

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Pickering Castle.

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The town boasts a number of independent shops.

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Pickering Parish Church.

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The sloping Market Place.

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The centre of the town sit in a Conservation Area

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Pickering Library and North Yorkshire County Council Customer Services Office.

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