Nestled along the gentle bends of the River Tees, Yarm is a  market town overflowing with rich history and natural splendour. Renowned for its idyllic setting, Yarm, situated in Tees Valley, is frequently hailed as one of the most breathtaking towns in the area.

Another highly favoured North Yorkshire town is York, which bears such a resemblance to Yarm that it has been dubbed a “mini York”. However, the town, merely seven miles from Middlesborough, is said to be more affordable than the bustling city of York. Yarm’s illustrious past is mirrored in the town’s architecture, including the 15th-century Yarm Bridge, one of the oldest surviving bridges in England.

Its delightful high street is also adorned with a diverse array of independent boutiques, snug cafés, and welcoming restaurants, providing both locals and visitors with a warm, genuine experience in an unforgettable setting.

Yarm, also referred to as Yarm-on-Tees, is a favourite destination for tourists, particularly during the summer months, when visitors can savour the town’s picturesque riverside location and historic allure.

But autumn is also an excellent time for a retreat to this quaint historic town.

Tees Valley’s parks and gardens radiate in stunning red and orange shades during the autumn months – a spectacle not to be missed.

One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “Beautiful village with lots of parking on wide main street but it’s very busy and can be difficult to find a parking place. We stopped at a pub on the riverside before crossing the bridge for lunch, which was very nice.

“Yarm has lots of independent shops with crafts and unusual things to buy and is worth a visit just for that. We enjoyed the shops so much we didn’t have time to go to the riverside, plus it was very hot. Plenty of eateries catering to every taste. We are definitely going back this time to the riverside.”

Another added: “Called here Sunday afternoon and was fairly busy, but just managed to get parked near the front, but quite a few cars were looking to get parked, a big issue here.

“Once parked, some nice shops and eateries, pubs, charity shops, etc, some normal chains and some boutique posh shops for the footballers’ wags. Spent an hour or two here on a dry sunny day and had a nice stroll and a drink in Cafe Nero. Would visit again on another day, but will get there early to park.”